Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman (center)poses for a three-way handshake with Bob Johnson and Tom Meyers, employees at a Studebaker dealership, in the circle drive near the north entrance to the Truman Library. In the background is a new, 1962 Studebaker Avanti automobile. From: Fred D. Whitaker.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands and gives an informal speech at a luncheon with officers and civilians at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Grandview, Missouri. Behind, at the podium, is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The others are unidentified. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle

Former President Harry S. Truman enjoys a luncheon with officers and civilians at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri. At the podium is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The others are unidentified, as are the event and date. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman meets with Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle (center) and an unidentified officer (right) in Mr. Truman's office at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman shares a joke with Fred D. Whitaker, owner of a Studebaker dealership, as Mr. Whitaker exits a new, 1962 Studebaker Avanti automobile parked in the circle drive near the north entrance to the Harry S. Truman Library. Donor: Fred D. Whitaker.

Former President Harry S. Truman poses in front of a new Studebaker Avanti with the owner and employees of a Studebaker dealership in the circle drive near the North entrance of the Truman Library. Left to right are: Ken Travis, Harry Chill, Fred D. Whitaker, Mr. Truman, Bob Johnson, and Tom Meyers. From: Fred D. Whitaker.

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with an unidentified man. The occasion is the presentation of a plaque from the U.S. Air Force Academy to the former President which reads: "In grateful recognition of his consistent efforts to persuade the nation's youth to public service." (See also 2007-128 and 95-359.) From: Colonel John A. Riffle.

At the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman clasps hands with an unidentified man and an unidentified Air Force officer. The occasion is the presentation of a plaque from the U.S. Air Force Academy to the former President which reads: "In grateful recognition of his consistent efforts to persuade the nation's youth to public service." (See also 2007-128 and 95-359.) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (center) holds a plaque from the U.S. Air Force Academy presented to him by an unidentified man. On Mr. Truman's left is Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle. The plaque reads: "In grateful recognition of his consistent efforts to persuade the nation's youth to public service." The photo is autographed as follows: "Kind regards to Col. John A. Riffle from Harry S. Truman 9/1/6(illegible). (See also 95-359.) Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

At the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (center) receives a book from members of the Armed Forces. Left to right are: Unidentified Navy Wave; Air Force Reserve Colonel John A. Riffle; Army Colonel Rufus Burrus; and an unidentified Marine. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.