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President and Mrs. Truman are shown outside a theater where they are attending a premier of "Tales of Hoffmann"

President and Mrs. Truman are shown outside a theater where they are attending a premier of "Tales of Hoffmann", a benefit for the National Symphony Orchestra. The second lady from the left is Mrs. Charles Brannan, wife of the former Secretary of the Agriculture, Charles Brannan. Others are unidentified. This is a 11 x 14 b & w white photo and shows the Trumans and guests in formal attire.

Former President Harry S. Truman watches as President Lyndon Johnson signs the Medicare Bill at the Truman Library

President Lyndon B. Johnson chose the Harry S. Truman Library as the site for the signing of the Medicare Act in order to honor former President Harry S. Truman, who he dubbed the father of the Medicare concept. Dignitaries who attended the ceremony are shown on the auditorium stage. Left to right: Unidentified man (back to camera), Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Bess Truman, Harry S. Truman. This print is a wonderful 11 X 14 black and white photo.