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Truman holding pistols

Senator Harry S. Truman, with unidentified people, holding two pistols. Man underneath picture on wall is probably Fred Vinson. Matte of photo is inscribed: "It's good to see the President with straight shootin' irons, even though they are Jesse James'. Herb Dalglish". Original is oversize. This was possibly taken at the Jefferson Island Club in Chesapeake Bay. Donor: Herb Dalglish. See also 77-9, Senator Truman posing with Jesse James' pistols.

Truman taking the oath of office

Harry S. Truman taking the oath of office at the White House after the death of President Roosevelt. From left to right: Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor; Henry Stimson, Secretary of War; Henry Wallace, Secretary of Commerce; Julius Krug, War Production Board Administrator; James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy; Claude Wickard, Secretary of Agriculture; Francis McNamee, Department Chairman, War Manpower Commission; Francis Biddle, Attorney General; Harry S.