President Truman in Sacramento on Rear Platform of Train
President Harry S. Truman surveys the crowd from the rear of a train during a stop in Sacramento, California.
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Truman shakes hands during Whistlestop campaign
President Harry S. Truman greets the crowd from the rear of a train during a stop on the Whistlestop campaign in Sacramento, California. He is leaning down to shake hands with a member of the crowd. All others in the photo are unidentified.
Truman family on rear of train
From left to right, President Harry S. Truman, Bess Wallace Truman, and Margaret Truman smile on the rear of a train during a stop on the Whistlestop campaign in Sacramento, California. The picture was taken from the audience by Babe Goncalves.
Collection of Presidential Soap Carvings
Mr. J. T. Taylor's collection of soap carvings of all of the Presidents prior to Harry S. Truman. Mr. Taylor, of San Antonio, Texas, wrote to President Truman seeking a portrait of him without his glasses so that he could carve Mr. Truman's likeness.
Truman at banquet
Harry S. Truman (seated on the left of the man standing) and unidentified others at a banquet, likely taken while Truman served as President. Donor: Montgomery Foto Service.
Truman and Barkley shaking hands
President Harry S. Truman (left) and Alben Barkley (right) smile for the photographer in front of unidentified onlookers. They are onstage at the 1948 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donor: Montgomery Foto Service.
Truman speaking at ceremony
Harry S. Truman addresses the crowd at a ceremony, likely while he served as President. Donor: Montgomery Foto Service.
Truman Inspects British Guards at Potsdam Conference
President Harry S. Truman inspecting the guards at Winston Churchill's residence during the Potsdam Conference. The back of the photograph contains President Truman's handwriting - "I inspect Churchill's guard -- and almost scare one of them to death by shaking his hand and complimenting him on his medals!" (see photo 63-1457-19A-2). From Potsdam album, 1945.
President Truman on presidential yacht Williamsburg
President Harry S. Truman is shown descending the steps on the presidential yacht Williamsburg. Charles Murphy is standing below the President on the left. Others are unidentified.
Charles Ross and President Truman
Left to right: Harry S. Truman, unidentified man, and Charles Ross, stand with coats and hats in hand. From: Charles Ross Papers.