Presidential residences

Stephen T. Early, associated in the White House for over 12 years as Press Secretary and aide, before leaving to take over a job as Vice-President of the Pullman Company, was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal by President Harry S. Truman. The ceremony was held in the Rose Garden of the White House and was attended by the White House staff. From: Beth Gore.

President Harry S. Truman leaving the Summer White House to deliver Christmas presents to his relatives and friends. This is a very good full-length photograph of President Truman holding packages on the front walk of his home in Independence. Donor: New York Heald Tribune

President Truman leaves the Summer White House with his arms laden with Christmas gifts for delivery. President Truman had earlier carried gifts to his 93 year old mother at Grandview, Missouri, before greeting friends at the Federal Courthouse in Kansas City. This is a good half-figure view of President Truman laughing as he holds Christmas presents. He is in front of his home in Independence. Donor: New York Herald Tribune

President Harry S. Truman poses as "Camera Man" for a camera man in the yard of his Independence Home while Margaret Truman looks on. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

Photo of the farm home of Harry S. Truman in Grandview, Missouri. Nice shot taken between two big trees showing the house and outbuildings.

A 10 x 14 panoramic view of Pennsylvania Avenue showing the Blair House, residence of the President, following the assassination attempt on the life of the President. Crowds are shown gathered with much activity in the street.

President Harry S. Truman is shown seated at a dining room table in his home in Independence as he prepares to light the White House Christmas Tree by pressing a telegraphic buzzer. This was combined with a radio address to the nation recorded on December 22 before President Truman left for Independence.

Photo showing President Harry S. Truman as he stands and plays the grand piano in the East Room while Frank Bourgholtzer, NBC announcer, watches. The President acted as host and narrator on a nationally televised tour of the newly renovated executive mansion.

President Harry S. Truman returns to Washington and he and his family move into the historic Blair House while the White House is being renovated. He is shown in this picture waving to the crowd before entering his temporary home. From: Beth Gore.

Photograph of the State Bedroom in the White House, circa 1892, sent by Harold Seton to President Harry S. Truman in August 1945.