Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman and daughter Margaret Truman (at right) shown on the rear platform of the train taking them from Washington to Independence, Missouri, on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1953. This is one of six snapshots taken by Sylvan M. Berman of Washington, D.C. Donor: Sylvan M. Berman.

President and Mrs. Harry S. Truman shown on the rear platform of the train taking them from Washington to Independence, Missouri on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1953. This is one of six snapshots taken by Sylvan M. Berman of Washington, D.C.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Dean Acheson on the rear platform of the train taking Mr. Truman and his family from Washington, D. C. to Independence, Missouri on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1953. This snapshot of one of six taken by Sylvan M. Berman of Washington, D.C. Donor: Sylvan M. Berman.

Former President Harry S. Truman and daughter Margaret stand together on the rear platform of the train taking them from Washington to Independence, Missouri on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1953. This is from series of six snapshots taken by Sylvan M. Berman of Washington, D.C.

Former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman and Margaret Truman standing and waving from the back platform of the train taking them from Washington to Independence, Missouri on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1953. This is one of six snapshots taken by Sylvan M. Berman of Washington, D.C.

Former President and Mrs. Harry S. Truman receiving a birthday cake celebrating the former President's 72nd birthday. The Trumans are boarding a train to begin a trip to Europe. They plan to meet their newly married daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Daniel, in New York City. The men are unidentified. (See also 68-1520)

Former President Harry S. Truman leaves the Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri after voting in the general election at the Seventh Precinct of Blue Township. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

Overhead photograph of former President Harry S. Truman at an Truman Committee banquet in 1957. Charlie Clark is seated to the left of the Mr. Truman and has signed the mounting: To my old boss Harry S. Truman with affectionate memories of "The Old Truman Committee" Charlie Clark - 12 November 1957. Harry Vaughan is seated in front of the President. From the Truman estate 12/3/74, transferred from Museum Collection 5/28/75.

President Truman acknowledging the applause before his address at the 1952 Democratic Party Convention in Chicago. His address launched the campaign of Governor Adlai Stevenson.

Former President Harry S. Truman is shown seated at the center of the head table surrounded by well-wishers during his 76th birthday banquet held at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.