Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Truman at the back of his home in Independence, Missouri (the south porch is visible). The man to the right is not identified.

Former President Truman at home in Independence, Missouri (the south porch is visible). The man at right is unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) at the back of his home in Independence, Missouri. There are two unidentified men in these photos. He is with two unidentified men; one is showing him a book or object.

Former President Harry S. Truman receives a plaque from the U.S. Air Force Academy stating: "In grateful recognition of his consistent efforts to persuade the nation's youth to public service." Col. John A. Riffle, Reserve Air Force Colonel, stands at left. The man at right is unidentified. They are in the Harry S. Truman Library. (see also 2007-128,129, and 130.)

President Harry S. Truman (left) speaks from the rear platform of a train at an unknown stop during his trip to the West Coast. The man on the right is General Harry Vaughan. All others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman autographed a book about himself for the Free University of Berlin. He wrote in the book "Mr. President" by William Hillman, "to the free university of Berlin with best wishes from Harry S. Truman. The White House, Aug. 11th, 1952." The book was brought to the White House by Dr. Everett R. Clinchy, President of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. $30,000 has been collected for the Berlin University. Left to right: President Truman, author William Hillman, and Dr. Clinchy.

President Harry S. Truman (wearing white cap) shakes hands with Comdr. G.H. Whiting of Lumberton, NC, during the presentation of a Bronze Star. Admiral William Leahy is standing next to President Truman, in forefront. They stand in Key West, Florida in front of the USS Howard W. Gilmore.

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and former President Harry S. Truman at a banquet table during Mr. Truman's 78th birthday celebration at the President Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Both men autographed the photo, copies of signatures.

President Harry S. Truman steps out of his airplane, the Sacred Cow, after the plane landed at Boca Chica, Florida, for a stay at Key West. Others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Left to right: former President Harry S. Truman; Mrs. Samuel Rosenman; former First Lady Bess Truman; and former New York Supreme Court Justice Samuel I. Rosenman, photographed near a plane. The Rosenman's are ready to depart on a Pan Am flight to the Far East.