Armed forces officers

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) escorts unidentified military officers from his home at 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman pins the "colonel emblem" on the shoulder of "new Colonel" John A. Riffle's uniform during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, as others look on. Left to right are: Col. John Nordyke, Rufus Burrus (Truman friend), Col. John A. Riffle, former President Truman, and Mayor H. Roe Bartle (Mayor of Kansas City). (See 2007-93.) Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) pins the "colonel" emblem on the shoulder of "new Colonel" John A. Riffle's uniform during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Truman's friend, Rufus Burrus, is on the left. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Colonel John A. Riffle in the parking lot at the Harry S. Truman Library awaiting the release of thousands of balloons advertising the 10th anniversary of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base. The photo was autographed (copy) at a later date as follows: "To Colonel John Riffle, Kindest regards, Harry S. Truman, 6-10-65." (See 82-10-1 thru 4.) (Same as 70-2433 except for autograph) (Same as 2007-91 except for color) From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Colonel John A. Riffle in the parking lot at the Truman Library awaiting the release of thousands of balloons advertising the 10th Anniversary of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base. The photo was autographed (copy) at a later date as follows: "To Colonel John Riffle, Kindest regards, Harry S. Truman, 6-10-65." (See 82-10-1-4.) (Same as 70-2433 except for autograph and color) From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman views an airplane part brought to the Truman Library for his inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. Left to right are: Former President Truman, Col. Gibson, Rufus B. Burrus, and Col. John A. Riffle. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325). Donor: Col. John A. Riffle

Left to right: Former President Harry S. Truman, Rufus Burrus, Col. Gibson, and Col. John A. Riffle, representing Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri, unfurl the Missouri State flag during a visit to the Truman Library. The man in the background is unidentified. (See also 67-4321 and 4322.) Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

President Harry S. Truman leaving the Auditorium of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Independence, Missouri. This is his first trip back home since being sworn in as President of the United States. In the lower left corner is President Truman's military aide, Major General Harry Vaughan.

Colonel William M. Kasper receives the Silver Star from General Wicks, U.S. Army, 4th Division, at a location near Berlin, Germany. Left to right are: Colonel William Kasper, Captain Ditamore, General Wicks, Colonel Yuell, and Captain Daly. From: Barney Ricketts, HLS-BOLD Offices, 4400 W. 107th St., Overland Park, Kansas 66207

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with an officer of the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis, Washington, standing with other officers (unidentified) in a receiving line. Next to Mr. Truman is his 2nd cousin, Major General Louis W. Truman. The former President was in Seattle, Washington, to attend the Democratic party's annual Jefferson-Jackson Day Banquet. From: Major General Louis W. Truman.