Presidents

President Harry S. Truman (left) speaks from the rear platform of a train at an unknown stop during his trip to the West Coast. The man on the right is General Harry Vaughan. All others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman autographed a book about himself for the Free University of Berlin. He wrote in the book "Mr. President" by William Hillman, "to the free university of Berlin with best wishes from Harry S. Truman. The White House, Aug. 11th, 1952." The book was brought to the White House by Dr. Everett R. Clinchy, President of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. $30,000 has been collected for the Berlin University. Left to right: President Truman, author William Hillman, and Dr. Clinchy.

President Harry S. Truman (wearing white cap) shakes hands with Comdr. G.H. Whiting of Lumberton, NC, during the presentation of a Bronze Star. Admiral William Leahy is standing next to President Truman, in forefront. They stand in Key West, Florida in front of the USS Howard W. Gilmore.

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and former President Harry S. Truman at a banquet table during Mr. Truman's 78th birthday celebration at the President Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Both men autographed the photo, copies of signatures.

President Harry S. Truman steps out of his airplane, the Sacred Cow, after the plane landed at Boca Chica, Florida, for a stay at Key West. Others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Color photo of (left to right) Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh), Margaret Truman, Bess Truman, Princess Elizabeth, and President Harry S. Truman prior to a banquet given in honor of the royal couple during a visit to the United States. (See 59-5 for a similar black-and-white photo.)

Photo of a plaque at the Muehlebach Hotel, showing a photo of President Harry S. Truman signing the Greek- Turkish Aid Bill (Truman Doctrine bill) on May 22,1947. Below the photo is information bout the bill with President Truman's facsimile signature.

Charles G. Ross kissing the Bible while taking his Oath of Office as Press Secretary. From left to right: Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Wiley Rutledge, President Harry S. Truman, Charles G. Ross, and Mrs. Charles (Florence) Ross.

President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Wallace Truman at an Army Navy Football Game. They are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

President Harry S. Truman (top left), former Prime Minister Winston Churchill (lower right), and Dr. Franc McCluer (lower left) wear cap and gowns at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Two unidentified people appear in this photo.