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President Harry S. Truman Speaking at the United Nations Conference

President Harry S. Truman, standing at the podium, is speaking at the United Nations Conference in San Francisco, California. Seated behind President Truman are, from left to right: Major General Harry Vaughan, Secretary of State Edward Stettinius, and Alger Hiss. Armed Service personnel and the flags of nations are in the background. All other people are unidentified. This photograph is from the album "Mr. President, His Family and Friends."

President Harry S. Truman Speaks Regarding Flooding of Mississippi and Missouri Rivers

President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium during a visit to Omaha, Nebraska to discuss the flooding of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Seated behind him are the Governors of several states effected by the flooding of the rivers. From left to right are: Adlai Stevenson of Illinois; Norman Brunsdale of North Dakota; Val Peterson of Nebraska; Elmer Anderson of Minnesota; Sigurd Anderson of South Dakota; Walter Kohler of Wisconsin; and William Beardsley of Iowa (seated on chair on the floor). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman Speaks Regarding Flooding of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers

President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium during a visit to Omaha, Nebraska to discuss the flooding of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Standing behind him are the Governors of several states effected by the flooding of the rivers. From left to right are: Adlai Stevenson of Illinois; Norman Brunsdale of North Dakota; Val Peterson of Nebraska; Elmer Anderson of Minnesota; Sigurd Anderson of South Dakota; and Walter Kohler of Wisconsin.

President Harry S. Truman Leaves Podium

President Harry S. Truman (standing beside podium) leaves the podium after speaking at Offutt Air Base in Nebraska. He spoke during a meeting with Governors of states effected by the flooding of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Standing behind President Truman are Governor Val Peterson of Nebraska; Elmer Anderson of Minnesota; and Sigurd Anderson of South Dakota. Standing on the floor just next to the corner of the stage is Governor William Beardsley of Iowa. All others in the background are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman Speaks About Missouri and Mississippi River Flooding

President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium during a visit to Omaha, Nebraska to discuss the flooding of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Seated behind him are the Governors of several states effected by the flooding of the rivers. From left to right are: Adlai Stevenson of Illinois; Norman Brunsdale of North Dakota; Val Peterson of Nebraska; and Elmer Anderson of Minnesota (partly obscured). Others in the background are unidentified.