Friends and associates

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) poses for a photo with an unidentified man and Ben Weinberg (left) at Weinberg's birthday party. The party was held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) poses with three unidentified men and Ben Weinberg (left) at Weinberg's birthday party at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) shakes hands with an unidentified man and Ben Weinberg (left) at Weinberg's birthday party. The party was held at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ben Weinberg (left) shares a note with former President Harry S. Truman at Weinberg's 69th birthday party. The party was held at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.

Benjamin Franklyn Weinberg poses at the front table at his 69th birthday celebration, held at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.

A group from the 35th Division congregates at the Dedication of the 35th Division exhibit at the Truman Library. From left to right; unidentified man, Truman Library curator Milton Perry, Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks, two unidentified men, former President Harry S. Truman, General Ralph E. Truman, General Mahlon S. Weed, Robert Smith, and Rufus Burrus.

Group photograph showing Charles Ross as a young man (front row 4th from left) on the porch of an unidentified house with a group of men. These are probably the Sigma Chi Fraternity men at the University of Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) holding a Certificate of Appreciation from the Historical Committee of the 35th Division. He is accompanied by Ted Marks (left) and Bob Smith (right).

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) holding a Certificate of Appreciation from the Historical Committee of the 35th Division. With him is Ted Marks (left) and Bob Smith (right).

Thomas Hart Benton on the scaffolding (top left) speaking to former President Harry S. Truman (center) and his 76th birthday party group. Sam Feeback of WDAF TV is at the left. Margaret Sanders and Joe Adams are in the background near the sales desk. Bill Strader of the Associated Press and Mike Westwood of the Independence police are to the right.