Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with officers of the French Line "Cie Gle Transatlantique," a fleet of ocean liners. Left to right are: Sitting - Charles J. Hogan, Publicity Manager; former President Truman; Captain Julien Hannicotte, Operating Manager; Standing - Captain Bernard Leglise, New Operating Manager; Captain Raymond Agnieray, Assistant Operating Manager; Peter J. Rossi, Publicity Department; and Michael Macari, Landing Agent. The date, location, and event are unknown. From: Peter J. Rossi, Publicity Department, the French Line.

Former President Harry S. Truman observes a photo of Winston Churchill in an exhibition case at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. It is autographed by Harry S. Truman as follows: "Fulton, Mo, April 12, 1954, Harry S. Truman." This photo was taken by a student at the college while Truman was in the Churchill Room (Same as 59-682 except for autograph).

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with Barney Ruben of Bond Stores, Incorporated, New York City. The location is Kansas City, but the building is unknown. The photo is autographed as follows: "To Harry S. Truman - a President who will go down in history as one of the greats. With affectionate regards and long life, Barney Ruben" From: Barney Ruben.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits next to the podium at the dinner table and listens to Jack Ruben, speaker at the Past Presidents' dinner of the Kehilath Israel Synagogue. The other man is unidentified. The city is Kansas City, Missouri, but the location is unknown. From: Jack Ruben

Former President Harry S. Truman poses at the north entrance to the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ruschke and five members of their family. From: Harold Ruschke

Snapshot of former President Harry S. Truman, with hat and cane, sitting at the dining table with associates and admirers at a political luncheon held outdoors. The event is unknown. From: L.W. Robert, Jr., Chairman, Robert and Company Associates.

Snapshot of former President Harry S. Truman, with hat and cane, conversing with unidentified associates at a political luncheon held outdoors. The event is unknown, but Mr. Truman appears to be wearing a badge of Thomas Jefferson's image. From: L.W. Robert, Jr., Chairman, Robert and Company Associates

Former President Harry S. Truman is flanked by two female admirers after an outdoor luncheon with his political associates and friends. The exact date, location and event are unknown. From: L.W. Robert, Jr., Chairman, Robert and Company Associates

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) receives a plaque, presented by Ruby D. Garrett, from The Law Alumni Association, University of Kansas City School of Law, at the annual Law School Banquet. From: Paul E. Robinson.

Surrounded by friends and admirers, former President Harry S. Truman (left) talks with an unseen person at an outdoor political luncheon. The exact date, location, and event are unknown. From: L.W. Robert, Jr., Chairman, Robert and Company Associates