Presidents

President Harry S. Truman (at the microphone) and unidentified others stand at attention behind the speaker's table at the Greater Los Angeles Press Club luncheon held at the Coconut Grove, Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California, a stop on his presidential campaign trip to the West Coast. (Same as 59-272) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman, wearing cap and gown, speaks to the graduating class of the University of California at Berkeley in the California Memorial Stadium where he received an honorary degree. (Same as 98-1264) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman inspects a Marine Guard-of-Honor at Union Station, Los Angeles, California, a stop on his presidential campaign trip to the West Coast. (Same as 59-300; similar to 66-744) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman reviews troops in front of the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California, where he will attend and speak at a Greater Los Angeles Press Club luncheon. This is a stop on his tour of the West Coast. (Same as 66-750; see 2013-314 for back view.) From: Naval Photo Center, original negative. These pictures were sent to the Harry S. Truman Library by the National Archives.

President Harry S. Truman (center) looks on as Gordon Gray (right) is sworn in as director of the Psychological Strategy Board in a Cabinet Room ceremony. The oath is administered by Frank Sanderson, Administrative Officer of the White House.

President Harry S. Truman (left) congratulates Gordon Gray upon his swearing-in as director of the Psychological Strategy Board after the Cabinet Room ceremony.

President Harry S. Truman (center) poses with members of the French Provincial Press Study Group during their visit sponsored by the Economic Cooperation Administration. Standing behind Truman on the left is French Ambassador to the United States Henri Bonnet. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman greets representatives from the Sixth Annual American Legion Boys Nation.

President Harry S. Truman (left) meets with New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (right).

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with Filipino Ambassador to the U.S. Joaquin Elizalde as President Elpidio Quirino of the Philippines (center) looks on.