Weizmann, Chaim, 1874-1952

Portrait of Chaim Weizmann, first President of Israel. Original is oversized.

Dr. Chaim Weizmann, President of Israel, presents a Torah, or Holy Scroll, to President Truman during a visit to the White House. Donor: Rabbi Phillip S. Bernstein.

Small snapshot of what appears to be Chaim Weizmann, first President of Israel, posing in front of a construction site somewhere in Israel. This is apparently a personal photo taken by Clifton Daniel during the period when he worked in the Middle East as a foreign correspondent.

Chaim Weizmann, right, casts a ballot in Israel's first election. He became Israel's first President. Donor: Album loaned by Elinor Borenstine.

President Harry S. Truman and Dr. Chaim Weizmann meet in front of the White House. President of Israel, Dr. Weizmann, has just presented President Truman with a Torah. From: Elinor Borenstine.

Bust of Dr. Chaim Weizmann in the Harry S. Truman Library. Dr. Weizmann was the first President of Israel.

Bust of Dr. Chaim Weizmann in the Harry S. Truman Library. Dr. Weizmann was the first President of Israel.

Dr. Chaim Weizmann, President of Israel, presents a Torah of Holy Scroll to President Harry S. Truman (left) during a visit to the White House. See also 59-848. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

Photo portrait of Dr. Chaim Weizmann in overcoat, laughing. He was the first President of Israel. From: Beth Gore.