Truman delivering a radio speech on reconversion
President Harry S. Truman delivering a radio speech to the nation on the status of his program for reconversion to a peacetime economy. The speech was delivered from the White House at 10 P.M.
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Workmen preparing the speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Workmen preparing the speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the South Portico of the White House in the background.
Truman Waves Before Departing for a Holiday Trip to Independence
President Harry S. Truman (on steps) waves to the crowd from the door of his airplane the "Sacred Cow" at Washington's National Airport before departing on a Christmas trip home to Independence, Missouri.
Truman Waves Before Departing for a Holiday Trip to Independence
President Harry S. Truman waving from the door of his airplane the "Sacred Cow" at Washington's National Airport before departing on a Christmas trip home to Independence, Missouri.
Truman and Vaughan in Washington Before Departing for a Holiday Trip to Independence
President Harry S. Truman (center on stairs) waving before boarding his airplane the "Sacred Cow" at Washington's National Airport to take off for a Christmas trip home to Independence, Missouri. His military aide, Harry Vaughan, is to the left of the President. The woman is unidentified.
Truman's Airplane in Washington Before Taking off for Independence
President Harry S. Truman's airplane, the "Sacred Cow," on the snowy runway at Washington's National Airport before it departed to carry the President home to Independence, Missouri for Christmas.
Truman Waving Before he Flies Home to Independence for the Holidays
President Harry S. Truman waves his hat from the door of his airplane, the "Sacred Cow," as he prepares to leave Washington's National Airport for a Christmas trip home to Independence, Missouri.
Truman's Airplane at the Airport Before its Departure for Independence
President Harry S. Truman's airplane, the "Sacred Cow," on the snowy runway of Washington's National Airport before its departure for a Christmas trip to Independence, Missouri.
Lighting the National Christmas Tree
Rear view of the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House. President Harry S. Truman is the figure on the left of the platform, holding his hat over his heart with his head bowed.
Crowd gathered for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
A large crowd gathered on the grounds of the White House for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the South Portico of the White House in the background.