Governors

Greeted at the Isla Grande airport by the Governor of Puerto Rico, Jesus T. Pinero (right), President Harry S. Truman waves to the crowd on his way to the hotel. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman with the Governor of the Virgin Islands, William H. Hastie (left), looking at a plaque honoring Truman and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The plaque was on the bandstand of Emancipation Park, Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) smiles for the camera at a luncheon for his 79th birthday at the Muehlebach Hotel. George Jessel (left) and Governor Frank Morrison (right) of Nebraska stand behind him.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center in larger chair with microphones in front of him) sits in the center of the head table at a luncheon in honor of his 79th birthday at the Muehlebach Hotel. The photo shows many guests, including Governor Frank Morrison of Nebraska (fifth from the right), Frank McKinney (fourth from right), Tom Evans (third from left) and Henry Talge (fourth from left). All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) speaks at a luncheon in the Muehlebach Hotel celebrating his 79th birthday. He is joined at the table (from left to right) by David Noyes, Henry Talge, toastmaster Homer Wadsworth, and Governor Frank Morrison of Nebraska.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) listens to a speaker (unidentified) during a luncheon in honor of his 79th birthday at the Muehlebach Hotel. Also present are Governor Frank B. Morrison (third from left) of Nebraska and Frank McKinney (right).

President Harry S. Truman meets with several men during a campaign stop in San Antonio, Texas. He is holding a sombrero in his hands, possibly a gift from those present. From left to right: Chief of Police Fred Palmer, Postmaster Dan Quill, a representative of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce, Ramon Galindo, President Truman, Fire and Police Commissioner Raymond South, and Texas Governor Beauford Jester. All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

Autographed portrait of Frank G. Clement, 41st governor of Tennessee (1953-1967). The autograph is addressed to Robert C. Goodwin, a U.S. Labor Department official and reads "To Robert C. Goodwin with best wishes, Frank G. Clement." The back of the photograph contains a pencil sketch or caricature of a man, perhaps Mr. Clement.

Jefferson City, Missouri. Former President Harry S. Truman (second from right) smiles as he is applauded by members of the Missouri Legislature before giving his first public address since leaving the White House. On rostrum with the former President are: (L to R) House Speaker Lester A. Vonderschmidt, Lieut. Gov. James T. Blair, and Gov. Phil M. Donnelly. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman prepares for a campaign speech before a crowd. He is at Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. To the President's left is John F. Kennedy, candidate for Senator, and to the President's right is Governor Paul A. Dever. The President acknowledges the applause he is receiving. From: Houston Post.