Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman holds a pair of scissors as he prepares to cut the ribbon opening the Charles O. Andrews causeway across Lake Estelle, Orlando, Florida. On his left are Charles O. Andrews, Jr., and Mrs. Andrews (widow). The others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

President Harry S. Truman and Dr. Hamilton Holt, President of Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, leave Knowles Memorial Chapel, after the President was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4c5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman poses with unidentified dignitaries at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, where he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, left) and his party depart the Boca Chica Airport and board waiting automobiles for the 8.5 mile drive to the Naval Station at Key West, Florida. Also with President Truman is Captain Cecil Adell (center), and Admiral William Leahy (right). All others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Informal picture of former President Harry S. Truman. The setting is informal, such as in an apartment.

Small snapshot of a family dinner at Blair House, probably around the time of the 1949 inauguration. Left to right around table: Frank Wallace, David Wallace, George Wallace, Natalie Wallace (partially obscured), May Wallace (partially obscured), President Harry S. Truman (drinking from glass), and Fred Wallace. A butler can be seen at the end of the table. From: Truman house.

President Harry S. Truman arrives at Boca Chica Air Base in Florida, for a vacation at Key West, and is greeted by an honor guard and officials. The Independence is in the background. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman and reporters await the late arrival of Washington newspapermen and photographers at the Boca Chica airport, Florida. They had been scheduled to arrive in advance of the President's plane, but were delayed. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with an unidentified Naval officer as he steps off his airplane, The Independence. All others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Dewey Short (right), Assistant Secretary of the Army for the Reserves, while Lt. Col. Robert E. Adams (center) stands behind Truman and gestures to someone out of sight. All are attending a Reserve Officers Association awards banquet. From: Robert E. Adams, Research Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri