Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles at members of the press and shares a laugh on his third anniversary out of office. The former President is at his office at the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City, Missouri. Donor: John E. Boos.

Former President Harry S. Truman at his office in the Federal Reserve Bank Building in Kansas City, Missouri. This is his first day as a private citizen after his presidency. Donor: Mr. John E. Boos.

Former President Harry S. Truman greets a fellow attendee of the Senator Wayne Morse Dinner. The Former President chats with Mr. Jack (John A.) Smith as the photo is taken. One of a series of 29 color photographs, each is inscribed by the person with the Former President. The signature reads: "To the greatest with deepest affection Jack Smith 5/2/62." Donor: Louis H. Boyal.

Former President Harry S. Truman addresses an audience at a unidentified event.

Former President Harry S. Truman in formal attire during an unidentified banquet. The fellow attendee is not identified.

Former President Harry S. Truman with Democratic National Chairman Stephen A. Mitchell (left) with Mr. Adlai E. Stevenson (right). The former President stated he would take an active role in the upcoming political campaign in the fall. The cane held by former President Truman was a gift from Republic of Korea President Syngman Rhee during a August 5th visit. In 1952, Adlai Stevenson had been referred to as a party standard bearer.

A close up shot of Former President Harry S. Truman (left) chatting with former Secretary of State Dean Acheson. The two men spent time together while Mr. Acheson visited Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman with former Secretary of State Dean Acheson chatting with reporters. Former President Truman and Mr. Acheson spent some time together in Kansas City, Missouri.

In this split photo, former president Harry S. Truman is shown throwing the opening pitches at Municipal Stadium for two consecutive baseball games between the Kansas City Athletics and the Detroit Tigers. The left photo is from the season opener, which the Athletics won. The right photo is from the following day, which the Tigers won. Seated near Mr. Truman on the right is Del Webb, owner of the New York Yankees.

Healthy and in good spirits, 70 year old former President Harry S. Truman ends his second year out of office. He gave a press conference. This picture is a close-up of Mr. Truman grinning.