Birthdays

Former President Harry S. Truman preparing to cut his birthday cake at his 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Dr. Samuel Mayerberg, Henry Talge, former President Truman, Jack Benny, and George L. Goldman.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday party at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Truman is seated; standing next to him on the left is Henry Talge; standing next to him on the right is Randall Jessee. Others in the photo are unidentified.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. The man on the far left is former Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder. Others are unidentified.

Scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. The man on the left is Tom Evans; all others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. At the head table, from left to right: Henry Talge, former President Truman, Jack Benny, former Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson (standing), George Goldman, Rev. Harold M. Hunt, former Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (partly obscured), two unidentified men.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Jack Benny, George L. Goldman (behind microphone), Rev. Harold M. Hunt, former Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (obscured by Hunt), remainder unidentified.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Former Attorney General James P. McGranery speaking; seated on the left of McGranery is Henry Talge; seated on the right of McGranery is Rev. Harold M. Hunt. Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right, Thomas Hart Benton, Samuel Mayerberg, Henry Talge, former President Harry S. Truman, Jack Benny (standing), Reverend Harold M. Hunt, two unidentified men, and Randall Jessee. Portrait of John Snyder in left background.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri.