Ex-presidents

Edward R. Murrow photographed with former president Harry S. Truman at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Color photograph of portrait of Harry S. Truman mounted on artboard and done in colored oils by an artist on the staff of Leo Stern, photographer. The photo shows the upper half of a seated and smiling President. The lower right corner is signed in white oil paint: "Leo Stern, K.C.MO". In April, 1953, Leo Stern took a series of 18 black-and-white portraits of the former President, one of which is the basis for this portrait. Five small photos are in the collection, numbered 2003-221 through 225. (Original negative). From: David Stern, nephew of Leo Stern, photographer.

Former President Harry S. Truman converses with President John F. Kennedy at the White House. Also present are Tom Gavin (left) and Senator William Fulbright (right). Truman was in Washington to attend a $100-a-plate Democratic dinner at Washington's National Guard Armory, honoring Mr. Kennedy on his 44th birthday. The little boy is unidentified. The photo is autographed as follows: To Tom Gavin, approved! Harry S. Truman

Former President Herbert Hoover is seated behind a microphone while he gives a lakeside talk at the Bohemian Grove. Others in the background are unidentified.

Informal portrait of former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman, entering a doorway, smiling. From: Franklin Lamb.

Former President Harry S. Truman greeting two unidentified men in an unknown location. One appears to be a clergyman, in clerical collar.

Former President Truman at the back of his home in Independence, Missouri (the south porch is visible). The man to the right is not identified.

Former President Truman at home in Independence, Missouri (the south porch is visible). The man at right is unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) at the back of his home in Independence, Missouri. There are two unidentified men in these photos. He is with two unidentified men; one is showing him a book or object.

President Lyndon B. Johnson, accompanied by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, are greeted by a nurse at Research Hospital. President Johnson shakes hands with the nurse. Former President Harry S. Truman is hospitalized at Research at this time. President Johnson and Mrs. Johnson are here visiting the former President.