Ex-presidents

Portrait photograph of former President Harry S. Truman working at his desk in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library. Original is slide 159.

Representatives of the three presidential eras attend the dedication ceremonies at the new Harry S. Truman Library. Left to right: Bess Truman, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Earl Warren, Herbert Hoover, Basil O'Connor, and former President Harry S. Truman. From: Houston Post. From: Houston Post. Same as 68-1087, only slightly better print.

Independence, Missouri. A beaming Harry S. Truman hands a packet of documents to Dr. Wayne C. Grover, archivist of the United States, officially turning over his papers and mementos in the new Harry S. Truman Library to the government. The exchange took place during dedicatory ceremonies today in front of the library. Averell Harriman is in center, in background. From: Houston Post.

Kansas City, Missouri. John M. Haid, Jr., Siloam Springs, Arkansas, National President of the Future Farmers of America, presents former President Harry S. Truman an honorary America Farmer degree today at the FFA's convention. Mr. Truman lived on a farm in his youth. The former President addressed the FFA convention after receiving the award. From: Houston Post.

Denison, Texas. Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, right, shortly after Mr. Truman's train arrived here this morning. After breakfast aboard the train, Harry S. Truman and Sam Rayburn drove to Bonham where they will attend the dedication of the Rayburn Library. Rayburn came to Denison to meet the Truman's train. From: Houston Post.

Governor Averell Harriman of New York pours coffee for his guest, former President Harry S. Truman, after their two-hour meeting at the governor's town house. Mr. Truman arrived in New York City from his home in Independence, Missouri, the day before. The former Chief Executive will address the convention of the Zionist Organization of America on Saturday. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman was the central figure in a busy 12-hour Veteran's Day program at Welch, West Virginia, where he made the principal address. He is shown here riding in a parade with Welch attorney Samuel Sollins. Same as 68-1067, slightly better print.

Kansas City, Missouri. Former President Harry S. Truman speaks on integration. The former President wears a stern expression as he holds a statement in which he said when the Governor cannot enforce federal laws "it is the sworn duty of the President of the United States to enforce them." Harry S. Truman made the statement today at the Kansas City Municipal Airport shortly before leaving for New York to resume a visit with his daughter. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess, are greeted by daughter, Margaret, and her husband, Clifton Daniel, on arrival at Pennsylvania Station today from Independence, Missouri. The former President has one major engagement during his planned one-week stay, an address before the Zionist Organization of America. Same as 68-1519, only better print. From: Houston Post.

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman takes two old friends by the arms as he pays a visit to the Capitol today. House speaker Sam Rayburn (D-Tex.) and Rep. John McCormack (D-Mass.) are the pals. Sam Rayburn is at the left. Harry S. Truman is en route to Missouri after a New York visit. From: Houston Post.