Christmas

Photograph of safe given to President Truman for Christmas in 1952 by Vice President Barkley and members of his Cabinet. Safe has plaque on door engraved as follows: Merry Christmas - 1952 - Alben W. Barkley, Dean Acheson, John W. Snyder, Robert A. Lovett, James P. McGranery, Jesse M. Donaldson, Oscar L. Chapman, Charles F. Brannan, Charles Sawyer, and Maurice J. Tobin. (See also 2000-414.)

Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer (center) mingles with others during the Commerce Social Club Christmas Party held at the National Press Building.

Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer (center) is shown at the Commerce Club Christmas party, 1951, held at the Avardman Park Hotel.

Paul C. Aiken, Assistant Postmaster General, left, laughs with another man during a Christmas party.

Jesse M. Donaldson, Postmaster General, (left) accepting a Christmas gift from an unknown woman dressed in a Santa outfit. Paul C. Aiken, Assistant Postmaster General, is on the right.

Bourbon and Scotch Crystal set with tray and glasses inscribed on tray "To the President-Christmas-1946-With Deep Affection From His Staff" 12 silver glasses have the name of each staff member on them. This is 11 X 14 studio picture (original photos filed in oversize file)

Bourgon and Scotch crystal set with tray and glasses; inscribed on tray "To the President -Christmas 1946 - With Deep Affection from His Staff." 12 silver glasses have the name of each staff member on them. This is 11 X 14 studio picture (original photo filed in oversize file)

Foreground, from left to right, Margaret Truman, President Harry S. Truman, and Bess Truman arrive at the Fairfax Airport in Kansas City, Kansas for a homecoming at Christmas.

President Harry S. Truman at home in Independence, Missouri, on Christmas Eve. He is preparing to give his Christmas address to the nation and remotely light the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D. C.

Seasons Greetings Christmas card from Orval Faubus, Governor of Arkansas and former 35th Division member. The signature on the card reads "Orval, Alta & Farrell Faubus," but it is not known who actually signed the card. From: Unknown.