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President Harry S. Truman Attending Roosevelt Funeral Procession

President Harry S. Truman (left) stands with Brig. General Elliott Roosevelt and his wife, Faye Emerson Roosevelt (center and right), as they wait for the funeral procession of former President Franklin Roosevelt to begin. Standing behind Mrs. Roosevelt is Admiral William Leahy. All others are unidentified. From the scrapbooks of Matt Connelly, Vol. 1.

President Harry S. Truman Sworn in as President

President Harry S. Truman is sworn in as President of the United States. Standing in the foreground from left to right are: Mr. Truman, Bess W. Truman, and Margaret Truman. Standing in the background, from left to right are: Admiral William Leahy, unidentified (mostly obscured by Mrs. Truman's hat), Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, and William D. Simmons. This photo is from the album "The President and his Cabinet," from John W. Snyder.

Vice President Harry S. Truman is Sworn in as President

Vice President Harry S. Truman (left with his hand raised) is sworn in as President of the United States. Standing next to him is new First Lady Bess W. Truman (center) and their daughter, Margaret Truman (right). Standing in the background are Press Secretary Jonathan Daniels, Admiral William D. Leahy, and Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard. All others are unidentified. From the scrapbooks of Matt Connelly, Volume 1.