Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman reviews troops in front of the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California, where he will attend and speak at a Greater Los Angeles Press Club luncheon. This is a stop on his tour of the West Coast. (Same as 66-750; see 2013-314 for back view.) From: Naval Photo Center, original negative. These pictures were sent to the Harry S. Truman Library by the National Archives.

President Harry S. Truman (center) looks on as Gordon Gray (right) is sworn in as director of the Psychological Strategy Board in a Cabinet Room ceremony. The oath is administered by Frank Sanderson, Administrative Officer of the White House.

President Harry S. Truman (left) congratulates Gordon Gray upon his swearing-in as director of the Psychological Strategy Board after the Cabinet Room ceremony.

President Harry S. Truman (center) poses with members of the French Provincial Press Study Group during their visit sponsored by the Economic Cooperation Administration. Standing behind Truman on the left is French Ambassador to the United States Henri Bonnet. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman greets representatives from the Sixth Annual American Legion Boys Nation.

President Harry S. Truman (left) meets with New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (right).

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with Filipino Ambassador to the U.S. Joaquin Elizalde as President Elpidio Quirino of the Philippines (center) looks on.

President Harry S. Truman (front, third from left) poses in the Rose Garden with First Lieutenant Harry Commiskey of the United States Marine Corps (right) and family after presenting him the Medal of Honor for heroism in Korea. Also present is Under Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett (bald man in back row, fourth from left). Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) meets with New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (right) in the Oval Office.

President Harry S. Truman (left) presents First Lieutenant Henry Commiskey (right) of the United States Marine Corps with the Medal of Honor for heroism in Korea in a Rose Garden ceremony. Commiskey's family looks on. Also present is Under Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett (bald man, third row, second from left). Others are unidentified.