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President Truman awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Sidney Souers

President Truman awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Sidney W. Souers for exceptionally meritorious service to the Government of the United States, July 1944 to November 1952. On the verso of the photographed is attached an autographed card reading, "To my good friend Sidney Souers with many thanks and great appreciation of his efficient service Harry S. Truman White House, Dec. 1, 1952." From: Sidney W. Souers Papers.

Margaret Truman Daniel receives the Harry S. Truman Public Service Award

Margaret Truman Daniel receives the Harry S. Truman Public Service Award from the city of Independence, Missouri, at the Harry S. Truman Library. Margaret Truman Daniel's husband, Clifton Daniel, is seated at left. Mayor Barbara Potts of Independence is standing (dark suit) next to Mrs. Daniel. Former Senator Thomas Eagleton (clapping) and Rep. Ike Skelton are at far right. This photograph is from Library contact sheet 84-35.