President Harry S. Truman congratulates Washington Times-Herald photographer Paul J. Dennehy on his prize-winning photograph, which they are holding in the Oval Office. Dennehy won the Features category for his photo "A Good Night's Rest" during the 6th Annual Photo Exhibit of the White House Press Photographers Association. [Donated by the family of Paul Dennehy]
President Harry S. Truman (smiling and standing at desk) announces the surrender of Japan at the conclusion of World War II to the media. First row, left to right: Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff; Secretary of State James F. Byrnes; President Truman; and Cordell Hull, Secretary of State under Franklin Roosevelt.
Incoming National Press Club President Edward Jamieson (left) and his family standby as Vice President Harry S. Truman plays the piano, accompanied by Jack Benny on the violin at the National Press Club. This was likely a rehearsal for Jamieson's Inaugural party as the new president of the press club. From: Howard Acton.
Merle Miler interviews former president Harry S. Truman. They discuss the 1948 campaign, Margaret and Bess's involvement in it, the whistle stop tour, inaccurate press coverage of it, watching the 1948 RNC, and the inaccurate polling. He also reviews the campaigns of Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Grover Cleveland, and Andrew Jackson. Sound and picture.
The recording was made for the May 13, 1950 Gridiron Club Dinner that President Harry S. Truman missed because he was on a "non-political" trip West. It was recorded by Truman, Press Secretary Charles Ross, and newspaper reporters Robert L. Riggs, Arthur Sylvester, and Bert Andrews on the train as the Truman entourage traveled to the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam. Mention is made of a stop in Idaho and shaking the hands of both Senate Democratic candidates Glen H. Taylor and D. Worth Clark, which happened on May 10.
Former President Harry S. Truman and political associates, Paul Butler, Averell Harriman and Randall Jessee stand before newsreels in the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Standing left to right: Butler, Harriman, Truman and Jessee. This is similar to 97-81 and includes an original negative. Donor: Dorothy Feeback.
Former President Harry S. Truman stands before newsreels at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Beside him are, left to right: Paul Butler, Democratic Chairman, Averell Harriman, and Randall Jessee, Kansas City newsman. This includes an original negative and is similar to 97-82. Donor: Dorothy Feeback.