Awards

Presentation of the Golden Anniversary Civic Service Award of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Left to Right: Francis O. Quinn, Matthew M. Brown, DeVere Watson, President Harry S. Truman, John R. Toggert, William H. Mostyn, Murray Martin, Norman J. Gilley.

DeVere Watson presenting the Golden Anniversary Civic Service Award of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles to President Harry S. Truman (right). See also 59-1413, 59-1453, and 77-407.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) receives a plaque from the Writer's Guild, presented by C.H. Nowlin at Mr. Truman's office in the Federal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City, Missouri. From: C.H. Nowlin.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) receives a plaque, presented by Ruby D. Garrett, from The Law Alumni Association, University of Kansas City School of Law, at the annual Law School Banquet. From: Paul E. Robinson.

John M. Haid, Jr., of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, National President of the Future Farmers of America, present former President Harry S. Truman an honorary American Farmer degree at the FFA's convention held at the Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri. The former President addressed the convention after receiving the award.

In a ceremony at the White House, President Harry S. Truman presents a baton to the Third Infantry Regiment, the oldest organization of its kind in the Army, members of which make up the Presidential Honor Guard in Washington, D. C. Col. William W. Jenna (on Truman's left), Commanding Officer, receives the baton, which was make of 136-year-old pine taken from the White House during the renovation.

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.

A caricature of Harry S. Truman Library Director Philip C. Brooks, signed by his staff.

Dr. Philip C. Brooks, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library, sits at his desk displaying his awards.

Dr. Philip C. Brooks, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library, sits at his desk displaying his awards.