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In the Oval Office of the White House, President Harry S. Truman receives the gift of a first edition book, Kentucky on the March, a story of social progress in Kentucky, from Vice President Alben Barkley and the book's author, Harry W. Schacter.

This portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson, painted by Thomas Sully, is in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

This portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne, painted by Emanuel Leutze, is in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Margaret Truman Daniel stands with a group of men. Left to right: George Elsey, E. Clifton Daniel, Margaret Truman Daniel, unidentified man, Donald S. Dawson, Clark Clifford, and Robert Donovan.

John F. Melby (left) discussing his book, "The Mandate of Heaven" with an unidentified man.

John F. Melby (right) autographing his book, "The Mandate of Heaven" for an unidentified man.

John F. Melby (center) talking to two unidentified men about his book, "The Mandate of Heaven."

John F. Melby talking about his book "The Mandate of Heaven". The other man is unidentified.

This is a snapshot of the tombstone of William Elliot Griffis, the father of Stanton Griffis. The inscription reads, "William Elliot Griffis, Author of 'The Mikado's Empire', Born at Philadelphia, PA, September 17, 1843. Died [illegible] February 5, 1928. [illegible]" There is a reflection on the tombstone of an unidentified woman holding the camera.

President Harry S. Truman participates in a mock welcome for Matthew Connelly and Charles Ross (both not shown) as they arrive at Key West, Florida, to join the President during his post-election vacation. At the left is Washington State Governor Monrad Wallgren and writer Jonathan Daniels. The others are unidentified. (See also 2013-3220 and 3221.) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.