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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman Inspects 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment

President Harry S. Truman (walking in front of troops, right, in civilian clothes) inspects 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Frankfurt, Germany, during a break in the Potsdam Conference. The break occurred as a result of the British parliamentary elections. General Dwight D. Eisenhower (walking in front of troops, center) joined President Truman for the inspection. All others are unidentified.

Former President Truman Cutting His Birthday Cake At Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, New York

Former President Harry S. Truman cutting a slice from a huge birthday cake on the occasion of his 70th birthday dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria, a fund raising event for the Harry S. Truman Library. Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson and Bess Truman are in background at left; Margaret Truman is at right.