Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Former President Harry S. Truman with Democratic National Chairman Stephen A. Mitchell (left) with Mr. Adlai E. Stevenson (right). The former President stated he would take an active role in the upcoming political campaign in the fall. The cane held by former President Truman was a gift from Republic of Korea President Syngman Rhee during a August 5th visit. In 1952, Adlai Stevenson had been referred to as a party standard bearer.

A close up shot of Former President Harry S. Truman (left) chatting with former Secretary of State Dean Acheson. The two men spent time together while Mr. Acheson visited Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman with former Secretary of State Dean Acheson chatting with reporters. Former President Truman and Mr. Acheson spent some time together in Kansas City, Missouri.

In this split photo, former president Harry S. Truman is shown throwing the opening pitches at Municipal Stadium for two consecutive baseball games between the Kansas City Athletics and the Detroit Tigers. The left photo is from the season opener, which the Athletics won. The right photo is from the following day, which the Tigers won. Seated near Mr. Truman on the right is Del Webb, owner of the New York Yankees.

Healthy and in good spirits, 70 year old former President Harry S. Truman ends his second year out of office. He gave a press conference. This picture is a close-up of Mr. Truman grinning.

Left to right: Unidentified man, Margaret Truman, former President Harry S. Truman, Senator Stuart Symington. They are at a birthday banquet for Mr. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman is greeted by a welcome sign and a Marine band as he disembarks from an airplane. The location is unknown, except that the photo was taken during the President's vacation trip to the Caribbean islands. All others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman waves from the back seat of a motor car at "Drake's Seat" overlooking Magens Bay in the Virgin Islands, on his way to Emancipation Park, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. On his right is Governor William Hastie. Others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (right) stands with Major Harold A. Hayes during an informal inspection of the detachment of Marines that guarded the Little White House while he was on vacation in Key West, Florida.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, in civilian clothes) holds an informal inspection of the detachment of Marines that guarded the Little White House in Key West, Florida while he stayed there on vacation. He is accompanied by Major Harold A. Hayes. All other Marines are unidentified.