Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) arriving at National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, where he spoke at the dedication of the Living Memorial, Memory Park. This memorial recognizes all those from Greene County who served in the armed forces. At left is Ralph Thieme; all others are unidentified. From: Manuel Goulart.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaking at ceremonies dedicating the Living Memorial, Memory Park, Springfield, Missouri. This memorial recognizes all those from Greene County who served in the armed forces. The others onstage are unidentified. From: Manuel Goulart.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left), wearing an "All the Way with Adlai" campaign button, clasps hands with Leo Sukala at a Democratic fund-raising dinner in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, where Mr. Truman was the guest speaker. From: Leo Sukala.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) chats with Frank Sullivan at a party at the home of Senator Howard Metzenbaum in Cleveland, Ohio. From: Thomas C. Sullivan.

Former President Harry S. Truman, with cane in one hand and newspaper in another, is photographed on the sidewalk in front of his home on 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri. From: Phyllis Sparks

Former President Harry S. Truman (front row, second from right), in Monessen, Pennsylvania, for a Democratic rally supporting the Stevenson/Kefauver ticket, poses with three police officers. Representatives and labor leaders from the Pittsburgh Steel Co. are in the background. All are unidentified. From: John B. Sucevic, Safety Inspector, Pittsburgh Steel Co., Mill Office, Monessen, Pa.

Former President Harry S. Truman was presented with a 14-inch newsboy statuette and became an honorary member of the Portland (Oregon) Ex-Newsboys' Association. The presentation was made by Carlo J. Sposito, President of the Club. The photo is autographed as follows: To Harry Truman - One of the grandest gentlemen I have ever met. 6/11/55 - Carlo J. Sposito, President, Ex-Newsboys' Assn. From: Carlo J. Sposito.

Former President Harry S. Truman is shown with Jackson McBride of Honolulu, Hawaii, standing in front of the "Liberty Bell Brigade" truck, parked at the North entrance to the Truman Library. The truck is carrying a replica of the Liberty Bell, and Mr. McBride is stumping for statehood from the coast to Washington, D.C. A sign on the truck proclaims, "It tolls for thee. Hawaii's Liberty Bell. Help free our statehood bill. Write, wire, call your Congressman." (See 2004-252 through 259.) From Mike Stevens, Boonville, Indiana.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) with Jackson McBride of Honolulu, Hawaii, standing in front of the "Liberty Bell Brigade" truck, parked at the North entrance to the Truman Library. The truck is carrying a replica of the Liberty Bell, and McBride is stumping for statehood from the coast to Washington, D.C. A sign on the truck proclaims, "It tolls for thee. Hawaii's Liberty Bell. Help free our statehood bill. Write, wire, call your Congressman." (See 2004-252 through 259.) From: Mike Stevens, Boonville, Indiana

Former President Harry S. Truman, wearing a big "Yes for the Charter" button, shows visitors around the Truman Library. Left to right are: Mr. Truman, Jake More (Midwest Democratic Committeeman), Adlai Stevenson, and Judge F. Ryan Duffy (Chief Justice of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals). (Similar to 59-401-1) From: Adlai Stevenson