Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

This photo shows President Harry S. Truman at his desk, pen in hand, ready to sign documents. On average, the President signs about 600 documents by hand daily. The portrait behind President Truman on the wall is the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles at members of the press and shares a laugh on his third anniversary out of office. The former President is at his office at the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City, Missouri. Donor: John E. Boos.

A crowd gathers to greet President Harry S. Truman (in white car, center) as he makes a visit to Arco, Idaho during his western trip (same as 2012-194).

President Harry S. Truman (center), accompanied by Naval Officers, visits the Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington, on his western trip.

President Harry S. Truman (center) greeting a crowd in Arco, Idaho, by a Recreation Hall. He is on his western trip. Military Aide General Harry Vaughan can be seen on lower steps of the building in his uniform. Same as 66-682.

President Harry S. Truman (in card, white hat), visits the Naval Shipyard at Bremerton, Washington. Naval officers greet car; Captain Robert Dennison standing at left. Same as 66-699.

President Harry S. Truman (center) inspects Naval officers at the Naval Shipyard, Bremeton, Washington. Same as 66-700.

President Harry S. Truman (at podium) addresses a crowd in front of the Elk's Club in Bremerton, Washington. Same as 66-698.

President Harry S. Truman attended the First Baptist Church in Kearney, Nebraska, during his trip to the West Coast. A cameraman stands outside the church with a motion picture camera. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman visits Vanport, Oregon, after a flood disaster. From left to right, Housing and Home Finance Administrator Raymond Foley, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, and President Harry S. Truman. Others are unidentified.