Vardaman, James K. (James Kimble), 1894-1972

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with a unidentified dignitary (right) at the White House. Also present is John Snyder (second from left) and Captain James K. Vardaman (second from right, mostly obscured). In the foreground is President Truman's birthday cake.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) opens packages with unidentified men around him at his 61st birthday party hosted at the White House. Also present is Captain James K. Vardaman (left).

President Harry S. Truman (left) offers a slice of birthday cake to two kittens sent to him at the White House as a present for his 61st birthday. General Harry Vaughan holds the cats while Commodore James Vardaman holds the crate the cats arrived in.

President Harry S. Truman delivers a speech at the University of Kansas City campus in Kansas City, Missouri. The speech is in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City School of Law, which President Harry S. Truman briefly attended. Standing in the background on the left is President Truman's Naval Aide, Captain James Vardaman. In the foreground, two boys are holding up something, covered with a cloth. All others are unidentified. The original photograph is heavily retouched.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) receives an honorary degree from Clarence Decker, President of the Kansas City University (foreground, right), accompanied by Naval aide Capt. James K. Vardaman, Jr. at rear, right. All others are unidentified.

This is a view of one of the tables at the dinner honoring President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Left to Right, unidentified man, unidentified woman, General Harry Vaughan, Margaret (Mrs. Harry) Vaughan, James Vardaman, unidentified woman.

President Harry S. Truman (behind the podium) addresses the closing session of the United Nations Conference at San Francisco, California. Standing behind President Truman on the right is Naval Aide Captain James Vardaman. Partly visible behind President Truman is Major General Harry Vaughan. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (behind the podium) addresses the closing session of the United Nations Conference at San Francisco, California. Seated on the right is Secretary of State Edward Stettinius (closest to podium) and Alger Hiss. Seated behind President Truman is Military Aide Major General Harry Vaughan (left) and Naval Aide Captain James Vardaman (right). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (behind the podium) is applauded after his address to the closing session of the United Nations as San Francisco, California. Standing next to President Truman is Secretary of State Edward Stettinius and conference Secretary-General Alger Hiss. Standing behind President Truman is Major General Harry Vaughan (second from left) and Captain James Vardaman (third from left). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (behind the podium) addresses the closing session of the United Nations Conference at San Francisco, California. Seated on the right is Secretary of State Edward Stettinius (closest to podium) and Alger Hiss. Seated behind President Truman is Military Aide Major General Harry Vaughan (left) and Naval Aide Captain James Vardaman (right). All others are unidentified.