Truman entering automobile in Lamar, MO
Former President Harry S. Truman enters an automobile in Lamar, MO after the dedication of his birthplace.
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Truman entering automobile in Lamar, MO
Former President Harry S. Truman enters an automobile in Lamar, MO after the dedication of his birthplace.
Truman returning to car in Lamar, MO
Led by an unidentified officer, former President Harry S. Truman approaches an automobile. He is in Lamar, Missouri, for the dedication of his birthplace as an historic site.
Dr. Brooks and Mayor Sermon in 1909 Model T
Dr. Philip Brooks (behind the wheel) and Independence, Missouri Mayor William Sermon sit in a 1909 Ford Model T on display during the Ford Caravan across the country. The Caravan is stopped at the Truman Library.
1909 Ford in front of Truman Library
A crowd looks at a 1909 Ford Model T car parked in front of the Truman Library. The car is on display during the Ford Caravan across the country.
Dr. Brooks and Mayor Sermon in 1909 Ford
Dr. Philip Brooks (behind the wheel) and Independence, Missouri Mayor William Sermon sit in a 1909 Ford Model T parked in front of the Truman Library during the Ford Caravan across the country.
President Truman in 35th Division Reunion parade in Kansas City
President Harry S. Truman waves to the crowd lining a street in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, as he rides in an open-top limousine in a parade of 35th Division veterans meeting for an annual reunion at the Hotel President. Mr. Truman's brother, J. Vivian Truman, is on Truman's left in the back seat of the car. Others are unidentified. (See 2005-280.) From: Conrad Smith (from album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")
President Harry S. Truman in 35th Division Reunion Parade in Kansas City
President Harry S. Truman waves to the crowd lining a street in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, as he rides in an open-top limousine at the head of a long procession of 35th Division veterans, flanked by his old comrades of Battery "D", in a reunion parade. Carrying the Battery "D" flag is Frank Spina, Truman's barber and fellow soldier. From: Conrad Smith (from album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")
Former President Truman in Billiken Day Parade in Chicago, Illinois
Former President Harry S. Truman sits on the left, high on the back seat of a convertible waving to the crowd in the Bud Billiken Day Parade in Chicago, Illinois. John H. Sengstacke, publisher and editor of The Chicago Defender, is in the center. Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley sits on the right. Mr. Truman was taking a break from the Democratic National Convention being held in Chicago at this time. The photo is autographed: Best Wishes, John H. Sengstacke, Billiken Day, 1956. During the Truman administration, Mr.
President Truman rides in a car on the way to Girard College
President Harry S. Truman rides in the back seat of an automobile that will take him to Girard College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where, as guest of honor, he will attend a centennial of the founding of the College. Others are unidentified. Girard College was founded by Stephen Girard as a free boarding school for fatherless boys. (See 59-1489-1 thru 32.) From: Todd Jermstad.