Ex-presidents

Photograph of President Harry S. Truman taken at a Mutual Broadcasting System conference. William Hillman is seated third from left. See also 2002-24. William Hillman is the author of the book "Mr. President," published in 1952.

Informal portrait of former President Harry S. Truman taken at a Mutual Broadcasting System conference. This photograph contains the following original autograph: "To my boss, my friend, and still my President, Harry S. Truman, a great American. Bill Hillman, Independence Mo., July 1, 1958."

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) sits in his office at his home. Painter Thomas Hart Benton (right) is sketching Mr. Truman for his painting "The Old President." Similar to 72-315 through 72-322. From: Truman Home.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right, partly obscured by car door) being moved from a wheelchair into his car upon his release from Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Truman had been in the hospital for 15 days. Others in photo are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman standing in front of the Truman Library, shortly before its dedication. Truman's car, a 1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer, is parked out in front of the Library.

President Richard Nixon sits down to play the piano for former President Harry S. Truman during the Nixon's visit to the Truman Library. From left to right: First Lady Pat Nixon, former President Truman, former First Lady Bess W. Truman, and President Nixon.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) with Eugene Donnelly (left) and Edward Meisburger (right) at the Truman home. Mr. Truman presented the men with watches for 50 years of service to Battery D, 35th Division.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits in the center of the main table at a dinner at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Also at the main table are Harry Vaughan (far left in front of the piano), Henry Talge (on Truman's right), and J. Vivian Truman (far right). The dinner guests at the seven round tables are unidentified. The event is unknown. Attached to this photo is a separate photo of former President Truman holding a cake and knife. The cake reads: It's a Happy Day Mr. President. (Original in oversize drawer) From: Truman Home.

From left to right, Ambassador Edwin W. Pauley, President Harry S. Truman, and Barbara Pauley.

Former President Harry S. Truman walking through Key West with his grandchildren and son-in-law. From left to right: William W. Daniel; former President Truman; Clifton Truman Daniel; Harrison G. Daniel (partly obscured); Thomas W. Daniel; and E. Clifton Daniel. From: Dr. Voss.