Ex-presidents

Dean Acheson, left, who today was nominated by President Truman to be Secretary of State to succeed George C. Marshall, is congratulated by former President Herbert Hoover. Acheson, a member of the Hoover Commission, was attending one of its meetings when his appointment was announced. From: Beth Gore

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles at surrounding newsmen in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City, Missouri, as he holds a news conference on the second anniversary of his departure from the White House. On Truman's desk is a stack of salutatory messages he received on the occasion, the start of his third year as a private citizen. Of those who can be identified are Walt Bodine (left), Randall Jessee (2nd from left), and Harold M. Slater (4th from right). (See 96-850-2.) From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman (left), in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City, Missouri, gives an interview to Harold M. Slater (right) of the St. Joseph News-Press. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building and explains a document to Robert Slater, son of Harold Slater from the St. Joseph News-Press. (See 2006-56.) From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City, Missouri, and explains some paperwork to Harold M. Slater (right) of the St. Joseph News-Press and Slater's son, Robert (left). From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman drops by NBC's New York studios to chat with photographers and film a segment of a special entertainment tribute to the United Service Organizations to be broadcast on the NBC-TV Network. The full-hour program, "USO--Wherever They Go!" was televised Sunday, October 29, 1961, on "Du Pont Show of the Week." From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands with a group of unidentified "VIP's" on the speakers' platform at the dedication of his birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. The house can be seen in the background, surrounded by a crowd gathered to hear the former President speak. (See also 59-1668 series of photos). From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller

Former President Harry S. Truman stands beside the podium and listens as he is being introduced during the dedication of his birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. The house can be seen in the background surrounded by a large crowd assembled to hear the former President speak. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller.

Former President Harry S. Truman (2nd from right on podium) is welcomed onto the speakers' platform where he will address the crowd gathered for the dedication of his birthplace (the house in the background) in Lamar, Missouri. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller, 12308 Beverly St., Leawood, Kansas 66209

Former President Harry S. Truman poses with Carl W. Mezo, Chief of Police of Vestos, Missouri, and his wife at the Truman Library. From: Carl Mezo