Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) pays a visit to an old WWI Army buddy, Walter G. "Tuffy" Slagle at the Veteran's Hospital in Syracuse, New York. Mr. Slagle was a former lieutenant in the 35th Division. From: Walter G. Slagle

At his home at 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman receives an award titled "Assembly Concurrent Resolution" from Jack (John) A. Smith, an official of Continental Airlines. (See 77-2597 for same award on another date.) From: Jack (John) A. Smith.

At his home at 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman receives a plaque from Jack (John) A. Smith, Manager, Continental Air Lines. From: John A. (Jack) Smith.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) chats with Jack A. (John) Smith, Manager of Continental Airlines. The event and location are unknown. The photo is autographed as follows: "To Mr. Truman, the best - Jack Smith - 6/25/64." From: John A. (Jack) Smith, Continental Airlines, Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California

An amateur "country band" comprised of Air Force personnel perform for former President Harry S. Truman (second from left in front row, with dark suit) and unidentified Air Force officers, as part of the after-dinner entertainment at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Belton, Missouri. From: Laun C. Smith, Jr., Captain, USAF.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with John A. (Jack) Smith (center), Special Assistant Governmental Affairs, Continental Airlines, while standing by a Continental Airlines plane. Mr. Smith and Eddie Jacobson (left) accompanied the former President to Denver, Colorado, for a fund-raising speech for the Harry S. Truman Library. From: John A. (Jack) Smith.

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with Jack (John) Smith, Manager of Continental Airlines, in the yard of Truman's home at 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri. The photo is autographed as follows: "To President Harry S. Truman from his friend and admirer, Jack Smith - 1/19/66." From: John A. (Jack) Smith.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with an unidentified officer after receiving a Certificate of Appreciation during a dinner held at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Belton, Missouri. From: Laun C. Smith, Jr., Captain, USAF.

An unidentified Air Force officer presents a Certification of Appreciation to former President Harry S. Truman (right) at a dinner held at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Belton, Missouri. From: Laun C. Smith, Jr., Captain, USAF.

During his visit to Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Belton, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (center) chats with an unidentified Air Force officer at the table prior to dinner being served. The other officer is also unidentified. From: Laun C. Smith, Jr., Captain, USAF.