Armed forces reserves

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (center) receives a book from members of the Armed Forces. Left to right are: Unidentified Navy Wave, Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle; former President Harry S. Truman; Col. Rufus Burrus, U.S. Army; and an unidentified Marine. Donor: Colonel 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, Air Force Col. Gibson, Rufus B. Burrus, and Air Force Reserve Col. John A. Riffle. The people in the background are unidentified. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325.) Donor: Colonel 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, Air Force Col. Gibson, Rufus B. Burrus, and Air Force Reserve Col. John A. Riffle. The photo is autographed as follows: "Harry S. Truman 8-14-61." (Same as 67-4325 except for autograph) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman and an unidentified member of the Reserve Officers Association point to a Chamber of Commerce decal on the door of an unidentified building where members of the Association gathered for a luncheon meeting. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman grasps the microphone at a luncheon meeting of the Missouri Reserve Officers Association. Standing next to him is an unidentified reserve officer. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman delivers a speech at a luncheon meeting of the Missouri Reserve Officers Association. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Harry S. Truman in his Army Reserve uniform. Full length view of photo 58-198-1.