Armed forces reserves

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.

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.