Children of presidents

This was the first formal family portrait of the Trumans taken at the White House after taking up residence following the death of former President Roosevelt. The Trumans posed for several photographers this date. (See also 66-1700.) From: Truman Home.

The Harry S. Truman family standing in front of a car at Grandview, Missouri shortly before leaving by plane to Washington, D.C. From left to right: First Lady Bess Truman, Mrs. Martha E. Truman, Margaret Truman, and President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Clinton A. Brown

President Harry S. Truman (left) turns to comment to daughter, Margaret, as they exit the car outside their home in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Clinton A. Brown

First Lady Bess Truman, President Harry S. Truman, and Margaret Truman being photographed in wicker chairs on the lawn of the Little White House, Key West, Florida, during the President's post-election vacation. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (center), Bess Truman (at left) , and Margaret Truman relax on wicker chairs on the lawn of the Little White House, Key West, Florida, during the President's post-election vacation. (Similar to 74-345 and 346) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (front left) holds a press conference in the garden of the Little White House, Key West, Florida, during his post-election vacation. Behind the President, left to right, are General Harry Vaughan, Stuart Symington, and Clark Clifford. Margaret Truman is leaning over a chair to the right. (Same as photo 64-450). From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Margaret Truman (second from left) speaks to reporters at the Little White House during President Truman's post-election vacation at Key West, Florida. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Margaret Truman poses on a chair for cameramen during President Harry S. Truman's press conference at the Little White House, Key West, Florida. (Same as 66-929). From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (left) holds a press conference in the garden of the Little White House, Key West, Florida, during his post-election vacation. Secretary of the Air Force Stuart Symington is at far left, behind Truman and Margaret Truman is behind the rocking chair. (Same as 2013-3231). From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Margaret Truman leans over a wicker chair and poses for reporters and cameramen in the garden of the Little White House, Key West, Florida, after a press conference held by President Harry S. Truman during his post-election vacation. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.