Presidents

Harry Truman and his sister, Mary Jane Truman, apparently attending a 35th Division reunion. Harry Truman has a Battery D band on his arm. From: Copied from photos lent to the Truman Library by Martha Ann Swoyer, daughter of Vivian Truman.

Walking through a chow line in the enlisted men's mess, President Truman takes bountiful helpings of steak, fried potatoes, salad and chocolate pie during his visit to the Aberdeen Proving Ground to see some of the latest developments in ground weapons and vehicles, many still top secret. From: Copied from photos lent to the Truman Library by Martha Ann Swoyer, a daughter of Vivian Truman.

Full-length photograph of President Truman smelling the blossoms on a tree on the White House lawn. Similar to 59-1559. From: Copied from photos lent to the Truman Library by Martha Ann Swoyer, daughter of Vivian Truman.

President Harry S. Truman on the podium stand, receiving an honorary degree from Baylor University. Gov. Pat Neff and Gov. Beauford Jester are to the right of Truman.

President Harry S. Truman with Mr. John Oeser of Westside, Iowa, who won the "Typical Midwest Farmer of 1945" contest. From left to right: Mrs. John Oeser, President Truman, and John Oeser. From: Mrs. Ralph Hennings (Gift of John Oeser).

President Harry S. Truman makes a whistlestop at the Rock Island Depot in Chariton, Iowa. He is shown standing on the rear platform of a train, holding an ear of corn in each hand. The corn was presented to him by the sons of Steven V. Carter, a candidate for Congress.

President Harry S. Truman (back to camera) on the front porch of the home of his aunt, Margaret Truman Noland, at 216 N. Delaware. In the doorway are Ruth Noland Ragland, and her son, Robert Truman Ragland. From: Ardis Haukenberry.

President Harry S. Truman leaving the home of his aunt, Margaret Ellan Truman Noland, at 216 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri. The exact date of the photo is unknown. From: Ardis Haukenberry.

Official White House portrait of President Truman by Greta Kempton. From: White House.

President Harry S. Truman (center, in light hat) stepping into an automobile after speaking to a crowd on behalf of the Stevenson/Sparkman ticket during a campaign stop in Hartford, Connecticut. Donor: Reid MacCluggage, The Hartford Courant.