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President Truman Presented Life Membership With Kansas City Shriners

Joseph H. Gunther (left), Commander of the Legion of Honor of the Ararat Temple, presents a life membership in the Legion of Honor to President Harry S. Truman (right) in a ceremony here in Kansas City, Missouri. At center is Frank Land, Imperial Second Ceremonial Member of the Shrine and founder of the Order of DeMolay. Same as 68-1579, but better print. Also, 68-1579 is reversed. From: Houston Post.

Truman Greets Crowd Outside Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City Upon Presidential Victory

President Harry S. Truman wears a broad grin and raises his hands over his head as he greets a crowd outside Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City, Missouri after Gov. Thomas Dewey had conceded victory in the Presidential election. Same as 78-696, only better print and less cropped. Photo 78-696 is credited to Photo World. From: Houston Post.