Birthdays

Former President Harry S. Truman cuts into his cake during a surprise 76th birthday party in his office in the Harry S. Truman Library.

Captain Lewis S. Parks celebrates his birthday with ward room officers while in Wonson Harbor, Korea. W. C. Hughes, Executive Officer stands next to Parks at the table where a cake has been placed. Others in the background are unidentified.

Captain Lewis S. Parks cuts into his birthday cake while standing next to W. C. Hughes, executive officer of the USS Manchester.

Former President Harry S. Truman blows out candle on cake in celebration of his 75th birthday at his New York City hotel today. The cake was a surprise, presented by newsmen when Mr. Truman appeared for his usual morning walk. The newsmen sang "Happy birthday, dear Harry." From: Houston Post.

Kansas City. Former President Harry S. Truman beams at a birthday gift he received yesterday -- an oil painting of his daughter, Margaret, and her baby, Clifton Truman Daniel. The presentation was made at a party in a downtown hotel attended by about 70 of his close friends. Truman is 74 years old. The painting was done by Kansas City artist Daniel MacMorris. From: Houston Post.

On his 64th birthday, President Harry S. Truman displays a miniature horse sent to him by George Totes of Douglas, Wyoming. George is nine years old. A photo of Margaret Truman is in the background, in the Oval Office setting. From: Houston Post.

A foreign exchange student, Helmut Gerhart Bernard Rott of Germany, poses for a picture at former President Harry S. Truman's 79th birthday luncheon in the Muehlebach Hotel.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) smiles for the camera at a luncheon for his 79th birthday at the Muehlebach Hotel. George Jessel (left) and Governor Frank Morrison (right) of Nebraska stand behind him.

A foreign exchange student, Susan Mace of Brazil (right), greets former President Harry S. Truman at a luncheon honoring his 79th birthday in the Muehlebach Hotel. Others in the background are unidentified.

A foreign exchange student, Daniel Armel Bettons of Switzerland (right), greets former President Harry S. Truman at a luncheon in the Muehlebach Hotel honoring his 79th birthday. Others are unidentified.