Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

While speaking at the dedication of the Everglades National Park, President Harry S. Truman (right) received a bag for Mrs. Truman from the Seminole Indian, Ingran Billie (center). Truman received other gifts from the Seminoles present. All others are unidentified. Truman spoke at the dedication while he was on vacation in Key West, Florida.

While visiting St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, President Harry S. Truman rode in the back of a convertible as he was welcomed by crowds of people. This picture was taken as he was on a tour inspection of Frederiksted. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman meets with the Governor of Puerto Rico and others on the terrace of the Jagueyes Hotel in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. From left to right: Admiral William Leahy, Governor Jesus T. Pinero, President Truman, and Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug.

President Harry S. Truman and Senator Alben Barkley are shaking hands looking into the crowd. They are on the stand at the 1948 Democratic Convention in Philadelphia. Standing behind Mr. Truman is Marian (Mrs. Max) Truitt, Alben Barkley's daughter. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and others enjoy the Army-Navy Football game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Front row, left to right: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman, Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman, President Truman, Margaret Truman, and Admiral William Leahy. In the second row standing between Truman and Margaret Truman is General Robert Dennison, President Truman's Air Force Aide. All others are unidentified. From the scrapbooks of Matt Connelly, volume 8.

President Harry S. Truman addresses Congress regarding the growing Communist power in Europe and what the United States should do to stop it. Senator Arthur Vandenberg is seated behind the microphones at left, Speaker of the House Joseph Martin is seated at right. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman points to the poinsettia plant which the Society of American Florists gave to him as a Christmas gift. From left to right are: Robert H. Roland, Granville Gude, and President Truman.

President Harry S. Truman (left) is shown receiving a gold medal from John W. Laird (right), President of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ceremony took place at the White House and the medal itself is a replica of one worn by George Washington who was a member of the society.

President Harry S. Truman (seated) with the members of the Air Policy Commission discussing the public report on the National Aviation Policy. Standing, from left to right: Palmer Hoyt, George Baker, John McCone, S. Paul Johnston, Thomas K. Finletter, and Arthur Whiteside.

Before boarding his plane at the National Airport in Washington, D. C., President Harry S. Truman has a hearty handshake for Colonel Henry Myers (left), his former pilot, and Lieutenant Colonel Francis W. Williams (right) who was at the controls of the Sacred Cow for the first time with the President aboard when the Chief Executive took off for a two-week Caribbean and Florida vacation. Colonel Myers, who went along as far as Key West, has been "breaking in" his successor. Others in the background are unidentified.