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Former President Harry S. Truman with His Grandsons

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) holds his youngest grandson, William Wallace Daniel, and tries to talk with John L. Franke while his oldest grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel climbs on his leg. Former First Lady Bess Truman is only partially seen in the far left of the photograph in a striped dress and gloved hand. The party was at a dock waiting for the arrival of the SS United States. Others in the background are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Clifton Truman Daniel, Christmas 1959

Former president Harry S. Truman poses for a photograph with his grandson Clifton Truman Daniel during a Christmas visit in 1959. Daniel is riding the rocking horse he received from Santa. On the back of the photograph is a note: "Clifton Truman Daniel riding the rocking horse that Santa Claus brought him for Christmas 1959. When he fell off and started to bawl, former Captain Harry Truman, Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, issued a stern order: "Get back on the horse and ride 'im. Clifton shut up an did as he was told. (author's photo)."