Horses

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing, second from right) with a group of Freedom Riders. They are reenacting the rides of the Pony Express and delivering a letter to President Eisenhower in support of his actions to defeat Communism. All except Mr. Truman are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing, third from right) with a group of Freedom Riders north of the Truman Library. They are reenacting the rides of the Pony Express and delivering a letter to President Eisenhower in support of his actions to defeat Communism. All except Mr. Truman are unidentified.

Cowboy of the Los Angeles Posse in the inaugural parade. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

An unidentified young woman introduces a child to a horse tied to a fence on the Truman farm in Grandview, Missouri. A farm hand watches in the background. Through the trees can be seen the Truman farm home. (Original negative included) From: Fred Truman.

An unidentified young boy poses on his horse in front of a barn on the Truman farm in Grandview, Missouri. (Original negative included) From: Fred Truman.

An unidentified boy riding a horse follows an unidentified man into a barn situated on the Truman farm in Grandview, Missouri. (Original negative included) From: Fred Truman.

An unidentified horseman and steed walk across a field in front of outbuildings on the Truman farm in Grandview, Missouri. (Original negative included) From: Fred Truman.

An unidentified horseman and steed cantor across a field in front of outbuildings on the Truman farm in Grandview, Missouri (Original negative included). From: Fred Truman.

An unidentified lone horseman and steed pose for a picture in front of outbuildings on the Truman farm in Grandview, Missouri. (Original negative included) From: Fred Truman.

Horse line, Battery B, 129th Field Artillery, following Argonne drive during World War I. Thirty-five horses and three men were killed at this position. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.