Award presentations

Former President Harry S. Truman was presented with a 14-inch newsboy statuette and became an honorary member of the Portland (Oregon) Ex-Newsboys' Association. The presentation was made by Carlo J. Sposito, President of the Club. The photo is autographed as follows: To Harry Truman - One of the grandest gentlemen I have ever met. 6/11/55 - Carlo J. Sposito, President, Ex-Newsboys' Assn. From: Carlo J. Sposito.

Government Services Administration Award presented to Truman Library employee Betty Herscher (right) by former President Harry S. Truman (left).

General Services Administration Award presented by former President Harry S. Truman (left) to Truman Library employee Anna Parman.

General Services Administration Award presented by Former President Harry S. Truman (left) to Truman Library employee Helen C. Luckey.

Government Service Award presented to Truman Library employee William Story (right) by former President Harry S. Truman (left).

At his home at 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman receives an award titled "Assembly Concurrent Resolution" from Jack (John) A. Smith, an official of Continental Airlines. (See 77-2597 for same award on another date.) From: Jack (John) A. Smith.

At his home at 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman receives a plaque from Jack (John) A. Smith, Manager, Continental Air Lines. From: John A. (Jack) Smith.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with an unidentified officer after receiving a Certificate of Appreciation during a dinner held at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Belton, Missouri. From: Laun C. Smith, Jr., Captain, USAF.

An unidentified Air Force officer presents a Certification of Appreciation to former President Harry S. Truman (right) at a dinner held at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Belton, Missouri. From: Laun C. Smith, Jr., Captain, USAF.

On the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) presents the Congressional Medal of Honor to P.F.C. Franklin E. Sigler, U.S. Marines Corps (right). With President Truman is Commodore James K. Vardaman (background, left) and Captain Clark Clifford (background, second from left). All others are unidentified. From: George H. Sigler.