Receptions

Crowd at the J. Howard McGrath reception on inauguration day. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles at John P. Cosgrove, President of the National Press Club, at a reception given in Truman's honor and attended by many members of his former Cabinet and "Little Cabinet," in the Library of the National Press Club, Washington, D.C. Later, the former President will speak at a dinner marking the 13th anniversary of his 1948 election victory. From: John P. Cosgrove.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right)greets Mohammed Mawandahl, Ambassador to Afghanistan. They are at a reception held in Mr. Truman's honor at the National Press Club Library, Washington, D.C., which was attended by many members of his former Cabinet and "Little Cabinet." In the center is John P. Cosgrove, President of the National Press Club. Later, the President will speak at a dinner marking the 13th anniversary of his 1948 election victory. Donor: John P. Cosgrove.

Seven veterans of Battery D, 35th Division, in a group photograph taken at the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City, Missouri. They are gathered for a reception to celebrate the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. C.J. "Sox" Sampson (center) is the only person identified. See also 59-1628-18. From: Conrad Smith (from album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

Unidentified veterans of Battery D at a dinner to mark the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. The pattern on the China indicates that it takes place at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. See 2005-296 and 297. Same as 59-1628-27. From: Conrad Smith (from an album that belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

Unidentified veterans of Battery D, 35th Division, attend a reception celebrating the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. The pattern on the china indicates that it takes place at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. See 2005-296 and 298. Same as 59-1628-30. From: Conrad Smith (from an album that belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

Group of Battery D members seated at a table during a reception the day of the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. Seated second from the left is L. Curtis Tiernan, chaplain of Battery D. Seated third from the right is Harry Vaughan, former Military Aide to President Truman. The others are unidentified. (See 2005-297 and 298.) The china pattern in the photo is that used by the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City, Missouri. See also 59-1628-23. From: Conrad Smith (from an album that belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

Unidentified members of Battery "D," 129th F.A., 35th Division at a reception held the day of the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. See also 59-1628-22. From: Conrad Smith (from an album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

Father Curtis L. Tiernan (2nd from right), former Chaplain of the 35th Division, speaks with unidentified members of Battery "D", 129th Field Artillery, 35th Division, at a reception celebrating the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. One of the men holds the flag of Battery D. See also 59-1628-09. From: Conrad Smith (from an album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

Members of Battery D at a reception for the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library at an unidentified location. Present are: Father Curtis L. Tiernan (center), who was chaplain of the 35th Division; General Harry Vaughan (3rd from right); and John W. Snyder (3rd from left), former Treasury Secretary; and unidentified others. See also 59-1628-20. From: Conrad Smith (from album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")