Presidents

President Harry S. Truman arrives by train for a visit to Omaha, Nebraska. From left to right: Olive (Mrs. Ralph) Truman, General Ralph Truman, Mary Jane Truman, President Truman, and Edward McKim. Others in the background are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, third from right) shakes hands with friends and admirers during a early morning stop in Chicago, Illinois. Among those present are Edward McKim (foreground, fifth from right in checked coat) and Police Captain Harry Benzin. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with a unidentified dignitary (right) at the White House. Also present is John Snyder (second from left) and Captain James K. Vardaman (second from right, mostly obscured). In the foreground is President Truman's birthday cake.

President Harry S. Truman (center, waving hat) marches with members of Battery D in the 35th Division Reunion parade in Omaha, Nebraska. Marching beside him, carrying a guidon, is Frank Spina. Marching behind President Truman are his military aides, from left to right: Admiral Robert Dennison, General Robert Landry, and General Wallace Graham. All others are unidentified.

Edward McKim is sworn in under oath as an Administrative Aide to President Harry S. Truman. From left to right: Edward McKim, Stuart Symington, President Harry S. Truman, and an unidentified man.

President Harry S. Truman (center, holding hat) walks with Battery D in the 35th Division Reunion Parade in Omaha, Nebraska. Walking next to and slightly in front of Mr. Truman and carrying the Battery D guidon is Frank Spina. Walking behind Mr. Truman, in civilian dress and two-tone shoes is Edward McKim. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) opens packages with unidentified men around him at his 61st birthday party hosted at the White House. Also present is Captain James K. Vardaman (left).

President Harry S. Truman (right) stands with Edward McKim (left, in checked coat) and Bill Mox (behind McKim) in Chicago, Illinois. Others in the background are unidentified.

Edward McKim kisses the Bible after he is sworn in as an Administrative Aide to President Harry S. Truman. From left to right: unidentified, Edward McKim, Stuart Symington, President Harry S. Truman, unidentified, Matthew Connelly and Major General Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (right) both wave as they stand on a stairway leading into the presidential airplane. Printed at the bottom of the image is "Christmas 1946" (the Trumans used this image for their Christmas card). Inscribed on the original photograph: A very merry Christmas to Eddie Mary and all the McKims. Harry S. Truman Bess W. Truman."