Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman stands on the tarmac during a visit to Sedalia Air Force Base (now Whiteman AFB) in Missouri. From left: Major General Robert Landry, President Harry S. Truman, and two unidentified men.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) poses for a photo with two unidentified airmen and Major General Robert Landry (right) at Sedalia Air Force Base (now Whiteman Air Force Base) in Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes the hand of an unidentified man at Sedalia Air Force Base (now Whiteman AFB) in Missouri. In the background is a Christmas tree.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) stands next to an unidentified man at Sedalia Air Force Base (now Whiteman AFB) in Missouri. In the background is a Christmas tree.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at a table with a group of people during a visit to Sedalia Air Force Base (now Whiteman Air Force Base) in Missouri. From left: Colonel Chester Cox, Mr. D Kelly Scruton, former President Truman, Major General Robert Landry, and Major Patrick Pomphrey.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes the hand of an unknown man at Sedalia Air Force Base (now Whiteman AFB) in Missouri. A Christmas tree is in the background.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) stands next to an unidentified officer at Sedalia Air Force Base (now Whiteman AFB) in Missouri. A Christmas tree is in the background.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) poses with two unidentified airmen at Sedalia Air Force Base (now Whiteman AFB) in Missouri. A Christmas tree is in the background.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) appears to be in a kitchen area at Sedalia Air Force Base (now Whiteman AFB) in Missouri. The other men with him are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman enters a building at Sedalia Air Force Base (now Whiteman AFB) in Missouri. He is followed by General Robert Landry. Two other men are unidentified.