Offices

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles at surrounding newsmen in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City, Missouri, as he holds a news conference on the second anniversary of his departure from the White House. On Truman's desk is a stack of salutatory messages he received on the occasion, the start of his third year as a private citizen. Of those who can be identified are Walt Bodine (left), Randall Jessee (2nd from left), and Harold M. Slater (4th from right). (See 96-850-2.) From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building and explains a document to Robert Slater, son of Harold Slater from the St. Joseph News-Press. (See 2006-56.) From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City, Missouri, and explains some paperwork to Harold M. Slater (right) of the St. Joseph News-Press and Slater's son, Robert (left). From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in his office at the Truman Library. Standing at his left is Col. John A. Riffle. The two men at the far right are unidentified, and the event and date are unknown. (See 2006-131 through 134; 77-2523 through 2529; 77-2571 and 2572; 72-3753). From: Brian Klaus.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands behind his desk in his office talking with six visitors to the Truman Library. Those who can be identified are Col. John A. Riffle (second from left) and Col. Fred J. Frazer (fourth from the left). The event and date are unknown. (See also 2006-131 through 134; 77-2523 through 2529; 77-2571 and 2572; 72-3753). From: Brian K. Klaus.

Former President Harry S. Truman talks while comedian Jack Benny examines the Presidential stamp in Truman's office at the Harry S. Truman Library during the filming of "The Jack Benny Program". Left to Right: Harry S. Truman, Jack Benny.

Comedian Jack Benny examines former President Harry S. Truman's gold Presidential Stamp in Truman's office at the Harry S. Truman Library during the filming of "The Jack Benny Program". Left to Right: Harry S. Truman, Jack Benny.

Comedian Jack Benny and former President Harry S. Truman stand in Truman's office in the Harry S. Truman Library during the filming of "The Jack Benny Program". Left to Right: Harry S. Truman, Jack Benny.

Former President Harry S. Truman in his office in the Harry Truman Library. He his rehearsing for his appearance on "The Jack Benny Program".

Comedian Jack Benny and former President Harry S. Truman talk in Truman's office in the Harry S. Truman Library during the filming of "The Jack Benny Program". Left to Right: Harry S. Truman, Jack Benny.