Ex-presidents

Miss Helen Brennan (left) with former President Harry S. Truman (right) in his office at the Truman Presidential Library.

Miss Helen Brennan (left) with former President Harry S. Truman (right) in his office at the Truman Presidential Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) holding a Certificate of Appreciation from the Historical Committee of the 35th Division. He is accompanied by Ted Marks (left) and Bob Smith (right).

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) holding a Certificate of Appreciation from the Historical Committee of the 35th Division. With him is Ted Marks (left) and Bob Smith (right).

Former President Harry S. Truman (center right) autographing his memoir, "Mr. Citizen," with Frank Barkofske (in foreground)and Willie Harriford (in the background) assisting.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from right) autographing his book "Mr. Citizen" with Frank Barkofske (right) assisting. Ms. Virginia Wren, typist for the former president, is in the background.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) autographing his book, Mr. Citizen, with Frank Barkofske (center left) and Willie Harriford (right background) assisting.

Thomas Hart Benton (left) greets former President Harry S. Truman (right) upon his arrival at Mr. Truman's 76th birthday party, which was held in the reception room of Mr. Truman's suite at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman's (fourth from the left) 76th birthday party in the reception room of his suite at the Harry S. Truman Library. The party was given by Kansas City and Independence newspeople. Sue Gentry of the Independence Examiner is in the right foreground.

Thomas Hart Benton (left) greets former President Harry S. Truman (center) upon his arrival at Truman's 76th birthday party, in his suite at the Harry S. Truman Library. An unidentified woman is in the background.