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Truman Presenting Plaques at 35th Division Gala

President Harry S. Truman presents plaques to a group of entertainers who participated in the 35th Division Reunion gala at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri. From left to right are: Maria Marceno Golterman, soloist; Danny Thomas, comedian; President Truman; Russ David, orchestra leader; and St. Louis Mayor Joseph M. Darst. From: Edward L. Golterman, Golterman Historic Enterprises, St. Louis, MO.

Truman with kittens

President Harry S. Truman (left) offers a slice of birthday cake to two kittens sent to him at the White House as a present for his 61st birthday. General Harry Vaughan holds the cats while Commodore James Vardaman holds the crate the cats arrived in.

Truman speaking at University of Kansas City event

President Harry S. Truman (at podium) delivering a speech at the University of Kansas City campus in Kansas City, Missouri, on the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City School of Law. Although none can be individually identified, surrounding President Truman are Mr. Howard, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Judge Albert Ridge, Clarence Decker, Robert Mehorney, and Dean Edward Ellison of the Law School. From: Rollin Goodale.