Presidential residences

Margaret Truman poses on the White House balcony with the Washington Monument in the background. She is posing for several photographs at the White House for Look Magazine.

The Truman family's Christmas tree with gifts below it, in the second floor residence of the White House, West Sitting Hall.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles as he sits at his piano in his home here in Independence tonight shortly before appearing on the CBS television program "Person to Person" in which he was interviewed by his daughter, Margaret Truman. Mr. and Mrs. Truman were familiar surroundings in their home, as Margaret conducted the interview from New York City. From: Houston Post.

Entrance to Blair House where Oscar Collazo fell wounded at the foot of the steps (1); (2) shrubbery where Griselio Torresola was killed; (3) and (4) sentry boxes from which fire was exchanged with attackers; (5) spot where a White House policeman fell fatally wounded. This photos shows the steps of the attempted assassination of President Harry S. Truman. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

One of the men who tried to force his way into Blair House in an attempt to assassinate President Harry S. Truman, Griselio Torresola, is shown on the ground with his German Luger pistol at his feet. He was killed in the attempt. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

One of the two armed men who tried to force their way into Blair House, President Harry S. Truman's residence, lies sprawled at the entrance after being felled by White House Guards. He is Oscar Collazo. The other gunman also was felled and three guards wounded (one died) in the exchange of gunfire. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

President Harry S. Truman waves from the Blair House after returning here to Washington today from Florida where he spent two weeks. The President and his family will live in Blair House while repairs are being made on the White House. From: Houston Post.

Interior view showing a portion of the south porch area in the Little White House in Key West, Florida. Photograph was taken when Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews and his wife Mary were visiting from February 9-17, 1950.

Interior view of a portion of President Harry Truman's bedroom in the north second floor suite #4 at the Little White House in Key West, Florida. The president's bed, desk, and other furniture are in view. Photograph was taken while Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews and his wife Mary were visiting from February 9-17, 1950.

Interior view of Number 3 bedroom (the white room) on the second floor in the Little White House, Key West, Florida. Photograph was taken while Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews and his wife Mary were visiting from February 9-17, 1950.