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Portrait of President Harry S. Truman autographed to General Robert Landry

Official Navy portrait of President Harry S. Truman sitting in a chair (see also 77-4028), autographed (copy) as follows: "To Major general Robert Landry, an able and efficient aide for Air whose judgement is trustworthy and who is an honorable man. With kindest regards & best wishes for a long and distinguished career. Harry S. Truman - White House, Jan. 17, 1953" From: Robert Landry.

Nimitz Signs the Japanese Surrender Document Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri

The Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri. Chester W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U.S. Navy, is seated at a desk signing the document as U.S. representative. A group of Naval officers stands around him. This copy of the photograph is inscribed, "To Ed Pauley - with best wishes and warmest regards," and signed by Nimitz in the lower margin as a gift to Ambassador Edwin W. Pauley.

Autographed Photo Truman Family and Vacation Party at Key West

President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and members of the President's party assemble for a photo taken on the lawn outside the presidential compound at Key West, Florida. The photo is autographed by all parties. Left to right, sitting, are: John R. Steelman, Bess Truman, President Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, and William D. Hassett. Standing, left to right, are: Stephen J. Spingarn, General Robert B. Landry, Admiral Robert Dennison, Stanley Woodward, Charles G. Ross, General Harry Vaughan , General Wallace H. Graham, and David K. Niles.