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Truman and Rhee

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with President of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Syngman Rhee. They are on the steps of the Truman home in Independence, Missouri. Unidentified people surround them.

Group outside Truman home

Standing on the steps of the home of former President Harry S. Truman are, from left to right: Clifton Daniel, Mr. Truman, Bess Wallace Truman (opening the door), Mike Westwood (in uniform at foot of stairs), Margaret Truman (to the right of the door), and Mr. Elbert C. Daniel. They are gathering before Margaret's marriage to Clifton.

Former President Truman, Harold H. Boxer and Rabbi Abraham Danzig in Truman's office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building

Former President Harry S. Truman meets with Harold H. Boxer (right), a member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, and Rabbi Abraham Danzig (left) in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City, Missouri. The photo bears the words "Harold H. Boxer Aug 6,56", but the writing cannot be authenticated as a signature. From: Harold H. Boxer, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, New York, New York.

Former President Harry S. Truman watches the balloting at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Former President Harry S. Truman, backer of New York Governor Averell Harriman, watches the scoreboard behind the rostrum at the balloting session of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, as 598 votes for Adlai Stevenson are registered. Pennsylvania gave Stevenson 67 votes to 7 for Harriman at 9:56 P.M. That put Stevenson over. A tremendous cheer went up from the crowd. Mr. Truman sat grinning and talking to those around him in his front-row seat. Stevenson is the Democratic Presidential nominee, having won a smashing first-ballot victory. From: John E. Boos.

Former Presidents Harry S. Truman and Eisenhower before a United Nations We Believe Luncheon

Former Presidents Harry S. Truman (second from left) and Dwight D. Eisenhower (left) converse with unidentified reporters and dignitaries gathered for a lunch in honor of the United Nations Organization "We Believe." The U.N. symbol hangs on the wall behind the two former presidents. The luncheon is in Kansas City, Missouri. (See also 70-852.) From: Bob Boothman.

Former Presidents Truman and Eisenhower before a luncheon sponsored by U.N. organization We Believe

Former Presidents Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower (left) converse with unidentified reporters and dignitaries gathered for a lunch in honor of the United Nations Organization "We Believe." The U.N. symbol hangs on the wall behind the two former presidents. The luncheon is in Kansas City, Missouri. (See also 70-852.) From: Bob Boothman