Gifts

Dr. Philip C. Brooks (left), Director of the Harry S. Truman Library, and Milton F. Perry (center), Curator of the Library, inspect a menorah as an unidentified man looks on. The menorah was presented to President Truman by David Ben-Gurion and Abba Eban on April 8, 1951.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) receiving a Thanksgiving turkey from members of the Poultry and Egg National Board and other representatives of the turkey industry, outside the White House. Others are unidentified.

President Truman receives a Torah from Dr. Chaim Weizmann, President of Israel at the White House. This is an 11 x 14 photo showing a full length pose of the Presidents.

President Truman, wearing his Veterans of Foreign Wars hat, receives the VFW Gold life membership card and a diamond VFW lapel button from Commander-in-Chief Frank C. Hilton at the VFW Congressional Dinner at the Statler Hotel in Washington D.C.

George Matthews holding a 72-inch candle to be sent to President Harry S. Truman as a gift from the Greek people of Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Joseph Galea, from New York City, (left) presenting flag to President Harry S. Truman (right) in recognition of the sympathy and assistance President Truman gave to the Island of Malta. Signed: "To the Honorable Harry S. Truman, President of the USA, Yours Sincerely, Joseph Galea."

Amelia Henschen sits in a chair crocheting in front of a number of crocheted pro-Truman pillows and other items. This photo was sent to President Truman by Amelia Henschen of Davenport, Iowa.

A number of crocheted pillows and other items featuring embroidered slogans supporting President Harry S. Truman. This photo was sent to President Truman by Amelia Henschen of Davenport, Iowa.

Theodore Glucksmann of New Orleans, Louisiana, holding a medallion he sent to President Harry S. Truman as a gift.

A custom officer, Marri Medelson, inspecting a box of dried fruit sent to President Harry S. Truman by Mayor of Patros, Greece. It was sent in appreciation of packages sent to Greece from the United States during World War II.