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Members of Battery "D", 129th Field Artillery, 35th Division, sit at a table enjoying the breakfast given by President Harry S. Truman for his comrades at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., during the 1949 inauguration ceremonies. (See 67-6999 for photo of entire room.) All are unidentified.

Members of Battery "D," 129th Field Artillery, 35th Division, President Harry S. Truman's outfit in World War I, arrived with their families by train at Union Station in Washington, D.C., from Kansas City, Missouri, for the inauguration ceremonies. Each held a cane which he waved in high spirits. (See 68-1939.)

Veterans of World War I who served in the 129th Field Artillery, Battery "D", under former President Harry S. Truman when he was a captain pose in their uniforms for a photo the day after the dedication of the National Guard Memorial Building in Washington, D.C. Left to right are: Frank King, Eddie Meisburger, Eugene Donnelly, and Arthur Bell.

Former President Harry S. Truman poses with four veterans of World War I who served in the 129th Field Artillery Battalion under the command of Truman when he was a captain. They are shown at the dedication of a $2 million National Guard Memorial Building in Washington, D.C. Left to right are: Sgt. Eddie Meisburger; Cpl. Ed P. Downey; Truman; Cpl. Frank F. Kunz; and Col. Arthur H. Bell, all from Kansas City, Missouri. (See 66-8429.)

In his office at the Truman Library, former President Harry S. Truman is presented with a wall map showing engineering projects made by the Kansas City District of the Corps of Engineers. Left to right are: Edward Meisburger (Battery "D" veteran), Col. Larry Laurien, Mr. Truman, and Major Baines.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk at the Truman Library and talks over old times with Eddie Meisburger (center), Battery "D" veteran, and an unidentified foreign visitor (right).

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from right), in formal wear, sits in a line of chairs with Sam Rayburn (center) and three unidentified men. The event, location, and date are unknown. From: Hon. Michael J. Kirwan, Chairman, Democratic National Congressional Committee, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

Former President Harry S. Truman (third from left) in a six-way handshake with two unidentified men on his right and (left to right) Col. Fred J. Frazer, Col. John A. Riffle, and Rufus Burrus. The photo was taken in a hallway at the Truman Library, but the date and event are unknown. (See also 2006-131 through 134; 77-2523 through 2529; 77-2571 and 2572; 72-3753). From: Brian K. Klaus.

Bela Kornitzer on a trip to Israel has his photo taken next to a signpost with directions to the kibbutz "KFAR Truman," financed by the World Zionist Organization. An autograph on the photo mat reads: To President Harry S. Truman - with deepest admiration - From my trip to Israel - Aug. 1952. Bela Kornitzer.

Members of the Council of Economic Advisors take the oath of office in the President's office at the White House. Left to right are: Leon H. Keyserling; Dr. Edwin G. Nourse, Chairman; John Davidson Clark; President Harry S. Truman; and Judge Bennett Champ Clark, who performed the ceremonies. (Similar to 99-1378 and 59-1157)