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Truman and others at the Idlewild Airport, New York City

President Harry S. Truman stands on the speakers' platform during opening ceremonies at the dedication of the Idlewild Airport, New York City. On speakers platform, from left to right are: unidentified, General Omar Bradley, press secretary Charles Ross, General Robert Landry, President Truman, New York City Mayor William O'Dwyer, Grover A. Whalen, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee for the Commemoration of the Golden Anniversary of the City of New York, unidentified, unidentified, and Governor of New York and Republican candidate for President Thomas E. Dewey. The others are unidentified.

President Truman with Governor Dewey at dedication of the Idlewild Airport

President Harry S. Truman (center, left) shakes hands with New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (center, right) as they meet for the first time since nominated by their respective parties for the Presidency. They attended the dedication of the Idlewild Airport in New York City, the largest in the world at that time. On the left is Grover A. Whalen, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee for the Commemoration of the Golden Anniversary of the City of New York. Second from the right is New York Mayor William O'Dwyer. The others are unidentified.

Former President Truman, Tennessee Governor Clement, and others at Governor's mansion

Former President Harry S. Truman, Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement, and a group of the Governor\'s friends pose on the grand stairway of the Governor\'s mansion in Nashville, Tennessee. Left to right are: Mrs. Russell Brothers, Russell Brothers, Mr. Truman, Governor Clement, and Miss Ann Ellington. The man at the far left is unidentified. From: John S. Stroud.

Former President Truman with Tennessee Governor Clement and others

Former President Harry S. Truman poses with Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement and his parents on the lawn of the McSween cabin during the Ramp Festival in Cosby, Tennessee. Left to right are: Mr. Robert S. Clement, Mr. Truman, Mrs. Maybelle Clement, and Governor Clement. On the far left is Adjutant General Joe Henry of the Tennessee National Guard. (Same as 72-1157 except larger) From: John S. Stroud

Former President Truman, Governor Clement and others at Ramp Festival in Tennessee

Former President Harry S. Truman, Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement, and Tennessee National Guard officers pose on the lawn of the McSween cabin in Cosby, Tennessee, while attending the Ramp Festival. Left to right are: Major General Joe Henry, Major W. E. Christie, Mr. Truman, Col. Van Nunnelly, Governor Clement, and Lt. William Huffine. (Similar to 72-1158) From: John S. Stroud.

Former President Truman shakes hands with Captain McGaha in Cosby, Tennessee

During a press conference held on the porch of State Employment Security Commissioner Donald M. McSween's "Bonnie Brae Cabin" in Cosby, Tennessee, former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with Captain Charles L. McGaha. Captain McGaha is a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, while Ms. McGaha (right), Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement (left) and members of the press look on. Mr. Truman traveled to Cosby to speak at the Ramp Festival. (See 72-1121 to 1187.) From: John S. Stroud.