Presidential residences

Barbara Pauley, wife of former Ambassador Edwin Pauley, with former First Lady Bess Truman at the Truman home in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and former Ambassador Edwin Pauley at the Truman home in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former Ambassador Edwin Pauley at the Truman home in Independence, Missouri.

Barbara Pauley, Former President Harry S. Truman, Edwin Pauley, and Bess Truman at the Truman home in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Pauley is a former Ambassador and a businessman.

Summer view of the front of the Truman home at 219 N. Delaware in Independence, Missouri.

Photo of the north portico of the White House taken from the park across the street with the Washington Monument in the background. Greenery would indicate the photo was taken during the summer months, and cars parked in the street are from the 1950's. From: Franklin Lamb.

President Harry S. Truman (center) holding up a gold key to the newly renovated White House, reopened to the First Family after three years of repair work. In the background, from left to right are: Howell G. Crim, Chief Usher; First Lady Bess Wallace Truman; J. B. West, Assistant to the Chief Usher; Wilson Searles, Usher; William Kelley, Project Manager, Public Buildings; and Jess Larson, General Services Administration.

Mexican President Miguel Aleman laying a wreath at the tomb of George Washington at Mount Vernon.

President Miguel Aleman (right) of Mexico and Secretary of State George C. Marshall (left) at George Washington's gravesite at Mount Vernon.

Secretary of State George C. Marshall pointing out landmarks at Mount Vernon, George Washington's home, to Mexican President Miguel Aleman, as other unidentified dignitaries look on.