Speeches, addresses, etc.

As he stands before a speakers' platform decorated with the stars and stripes, former President Harry S. Truman, surrounded by unidentified political associates, is honored with a bouquet of roses during the "Pulaski Day" program in Detroit, Michigan. The color snapshot is faded. From: H. Rezler, 19311 Spencer, Detroit 34, Michigan

Vice President-elect Alben Barkley speaking into microphones on the front porch of the White House. President Harry S. Truman stands to his left, and others stand behind them. Truman and Barkley had just returned to Washington, D.C. after their victory in the 1948 election

President Harry S. Truman and other dignitaries on the reviewing platform in Bolivar, Missouri. A crowd is gathered around the platform, and a statue of Simon Bolivar stands to the platform's right. President Truman is speaking. President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela is seated on the front row to the left of the podium.

President Harry S. Truman (at microphone, left) attending a baseball game at Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C. Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senators is located at center. Truman is attended the game and ceremonies honoring Griffith's 50th year in baseball. Others are unidentified.

Military bands behind the reviewing stand at ceremonies celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Washington Monument. President Harry S. Truman is standing at the reviewing stand, speaking to the crowd.

President Harry S. Truman speaking from the podium at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Washington Monument. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman speaking from the podium at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Washington Monument. On the left is Secretary of State George Marshall; others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right) and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) at the podium during a ceremony at the airport upon the arrival of President Gallegos for a visit to the United States. The presidential airplane "Independence" is in the background. Admiral William Leahy is to the left of the podium. Others are unidentified.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) and President Harry S. Truman (right) at a podium at the airport where President Gallegos has just arrived for a visit. The presidential airplane "Independence" is in background. Others unidentified.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) and President Harry S. Truman (right) at a podium at the airport where President Gallegos has just arrived for a visit. The presidential airplane the "Independence" is in the background. Admiral William Leahy is to the left of the podium. Others are unidentified.