Armed forces reserves

Former President Harry S. Truman in a three-way handshake with Lt. Col. Raymond Harvey (center), winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, and Dewey Short (right), Assistant Secretary of the Army for the Reserves. All are attending a Reserve Officers Association awards banquet. The location is unknown. From: Robert E. Adams, Research Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman in a three-way handshake with Lt. Col. Raymond Harvey (center), Congressional Medal of Honor winner, and Dewey Short (right) Assistant Secretary of the Army for the Reserves. All are attending a Reserve Officers Association awards banquet. The location is unknown. From: Robert E. Adams, Research Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman stands behind the podium on the auditorium stage at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, and chats with Col. John A. Riffle (at left). Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Sitting at his desk in his office at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman autographs a copy of his book "Years of Trial and Hope" for his friend, Reserve Air Force Colonel John A. Riffle. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with Reserve Air Force Colonel John A. Riffle standing by the globe in Truman's office during a visit to the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Sitting at the lunch table, former President Harry S. Truman (third from left)listens to an "after-lunch" speech given by Reserve Air Force Colonel John A. Riffle standing at the podium. Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle is on the left. The other two are unidentified. The photo is autographed (copy) as follows: "To Colonel John Riffle, Kindest regards, from Harry S. Truman 2-7-64." Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands and gives an informal speech at a luncheon with officers and civilians at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Grandview, Missouri. Behind, at the podium, is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The others are unidentified. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle

Former President Harry S. Truman enjoys a luncheon with officers and civilians at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri. At the podium is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The others are unidentified, as are the event and date. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman meets with Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle (center) and an unidentified officer (right) in Mr. Truman's office at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (center) holds a plaque from the U.S. Air Force Academy presented to him by an unidentified man. On Mr. Truman's left is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The plaque reads: "In grateful recognition of his consistent efforts to persuade the nation's youth to public service." The photo is autographed as follows: "Kind regards to Col. John A. Riffle from Harry S. Truman 9/1/6(illegible). (See also 95-359.) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.