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Former President Truman and Newsmen Near White House

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman holds a curbstone conference with three newsmen today outside the southwest gate to the White House as a policeman eyes the group from his gate post. Harry S. Truman paused at the spot during a two mile walk before breakfast. An arrow points to a sign which says "do not enter." The former chief executive has not visited the White House since President Eisenhower's 1953 inauguration. The Old Executive Office Building is in the background. In the group, third from the left, is Associated Press reporter Ernest Vaccaro. From: Houston Post.

Former President Truman at a Minneapolis College Football Game

Minneapolis, Minnesota. Harry S. Truman roots for the Gophers in Saturday's game with Northwestern in Memorial Stadium. At left the former president waves his hat in salute as Minnesota makes a first down. At right, Truman, in the Twin Cities for a political rally, shouts a lusty "No!" as a Gopher pass misses its mark. Mr. Truman was flanked by Democratic Party leaders at the game. From: Houston Post.

Harry S. Truman is Inducted into the American Legion

Chicago, Illinois. Former President Harry S. Truman, center, receives a warm welcome from delegates on his arrival at Chicago Stadium to address the second business session of American Legion's 40th annual national convention. "The danger we face today is a very real one," Truman declared, adding that the Soviet Union apparently is preparing for war. His views were the opposite of those expressed in a Legion talk yesterday by Defense Secretary Neil McElroy. From: Houston Post.

Harry S. Truman in a Three-Way Handshake with Rep. Clair Engle and Gov. Pat Brown

San Francisco, CA. Former President Harry S. Truman, center, pledges full support in a three-way handshake with Rep. Clair Engle, left, Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator, and Edmund "Pat" Brown, right, candidate for Governor of California, here tonight. Occasion was a $100-a-plate fundraising dinner in the Fairmont Hotel. The former President made the first of his 1958 campaign speeches in behalf of Democratic candidates on the Pacific coast. Same as 68-1053, only not touched up (see also 93-265-1). From: Houston Post.

Harry S. Truman with Rep. Clair Engle and Gov. Pat Brown

San Francisco, California. Former President Harry S. Truman, center, pledges full support in a three-way handshake with Rep. Clair Engle, left, Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator, and Edmund "Pat" Brown, right, candidate for Governor of California, here tonight. The occasion was a $100-a-plate fundraising dinner in the Fairmont Hotel. The former president made the first of his 1958 campaign speeches in behalf of Democratic candidates on the Pacific coast. Same as 68-1053, only not touched up (see also 93-265-2). From: Houston Post.

Harry S. Truman is Starting Off Dollars for Democrats in San Francisco

San Francisco, California. Former President Harry S. Truman, arm outstretched, waits in vain for a dollar bill tossed from a window above. Mr. Truman rang doorbells in San Francisco today to kick off a four-day nationwide "Dollars for Democrats" drive. The dollar bill failed to arrive when it got lodged into a fire escape above. One of Mr. Truman's aides retrieved it. From: Houston Post.

Harry and Bess Aboard the S.S. Constitution

New York, New York. Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman give out healthy smiles as they arrive on liner Constitution from a European vacation today. Questioned about the Sherman Adams case, Truman said it was up to President Eisenhower to decide. The couple will visit with their daughter and her family here for a few days before returning home to Independence, Missouri. From: Houston Post.