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Truman With Students in His Office

Former President Harry S. Truman (in light suit, center) with a group of unidentified students from the Greater Kansas City Tennis Patrons, standing around the globe in Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library. The man on the far left is Richard Berkley (later Mayor of Kansas City). Man on the far right is George Michalson (later a lawyer for Middle West Motor Freight Bureau). All others are unidentified.

Color photograph of Harry S. Truman

4-1/2"H x 3"W color photograph of a head-and-shoulders portrait of Harry S. Truman mounted on artboard and done in colored oils by an artist on the staff of Leo Stern, photographer. The lower right corner is signed in white oil paint: "Leo Stern". 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 from 2003-216 through 220. (Original negative). From: David Stern, nephew of Leo Stern. Please credit Portrait by Leo Stern, courtesy Harry S.

Former President Harry S. Truman in Detroit, Michigan, for a Political Rally

As he stands before a speakers' platform decorated with the stars and stripes, former President Harry S. Truman, surrounded by unidentified political associates, is honored with a bouquet of roses during the "Pulaski Day" program in Detroit, Michigan. The color snapshot is faded. From: H. Rezler, 19311 Spencer, Detroit 34, Michigan

Former President Truman Arriving by Plane in Tennessee

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) being greeted by three unidentified men after arriving by plane in Nashville, Tennessee during his campaign for John F. Kennedy. Mr. Truman spoke to 5,000 people at Freed Stadium in Trenton, Tennessee, urging them to return to the Democratic fold. He delivered a fighting speech in Trenton, Tennessee, inviting Tennesseans to join his native Missouri in electing Democrat Sen. John F. Kennedy, Jr. The picture is autographed as follows: "Kind regards, Harry S. Truman - 11-15-60." From: Tennessee Executive Office, Nashville, Tennessee.