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Margaret Truman at the Truman Presidential Library Ground Breaking

Margaret Truman (standing) is introduced at the ground breaking ceremony for the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. Her father, former President Harry S. Truman is seated second to the left of her, along with her mother, Bess (in gray hat). Seated on the right is Margaret's aunt, Mary Jane Truman. The rest of those in the picture are unidentified.

Harry Truman, Charles Murphy and others at Mackinac Island, Michigan

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from right) rides aboard a boat with other. Others pictured are: Charles S. Murphy (fourth from right), Governor of Michigan G. Mennen Williams (far right), and Nancy Quirk Williams (second from left). All others are unidentified. It is believed that this photograph was taken while President Truman was visiting Mackinac Island in Michigan. The picture is autographed and reads: "To Charlie Murphy from Harry Truman." See also 2004-421.

Harry Truman and Charles Murphy Enjoy Carriage Ride

View includes Harry Truman, second from left and waving, as well as Charles S. Murphy seated next to him riding in a carriage with two unidentified men. Others in view are not identified. The location is believed to be Mackinac Island in Michigan. Truman visited this location in August, 1955. The photograph is autographed by Truman and reads: "To Charlie Murphy, from Harry Truman." See also 2004-422.

Adlai Stevenson and Others Visiting Truman at Home in Independence, Missouri

Democratic Party leaders stand together on the front porch of the home of former President Harry S. Truman in Independence, Missouri. They gathered to discuss party finances and election prospects. Left to right: Adlai Stevenson; Stanley Woodward, party treasurer; Harry S. Truman; Charles S. Murphy; and Stephen A. Mitchell, National Democratic Party Chairman.

Former President Harry S. Truman, Lt. Col. Robert Adams, and Dewey Short at a Reserve Officers Association Banquet

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Dewey Short (right), Assistant Secretary of the Army for the Reserves, while Lt. Col. Robert E. Adams (center) stands behind Truman and gestures to someone out of sight. All are attending a Reserve Officers Association awards banquet. From: Robert E. Adams, Research Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri

Former President Truman Meets Rabbi Abraham Danzig and Harold Boxer in his office at Federal Reserve Bank

Former President Harry S. Truman meets with Rabbi Abraham Danzig (left), Beth Israel-Abraham, and Harold Boxer (right), Flushing, New York National Vice President, Union Orthodox Jewish Congregations, at his office on the 11th floor of the Federal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City, Missouri. From: Rabbi Abraham Danzig.