Veterans

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) holding a Certificate of Appreciation from the Historical Committee of the 35th Division. With him is Ted Marks (left) and Bob Smith (right).

General Ralph E. Truman speaks at the presentation of a French 75mm gun, a World War I artillery piece, by the 35th Division to the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with an unknown man during a presentation by the 35th Division at the Harry S. Truman Library. They presented a French 75mm artillery piece like the one President Truman used during World War I to the Truman Library. Robert Smith (left) and other unidentified men are seated in the background.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands by as another 35th Division man holds a flag up. This photo was taken during a presentation of a French 75mm artillery piece by the 35th Division to the Harry S. Truman Library. Various unidentified generals are in the background.

An unidentified general presents former President Harry S. Truman with a letter during a ceremony at the Harry S. Truman Library. General Ralph Truman is seated on the left. The ceremony is to present the Truman Library with a French 75mm artillery piece from World War I, which Truman would have used during his service. The presentation was made by members of the 35th Division.

At the presentation of a French World War I artillery piece by 35th Division to the Truman Library, General Ralph Truman stands at the podium. Former President Harry S. Truman is seated behind him. Seated, from left to right, behind General Truman are George Roth, Dr. Philip C. Brooks, director of the library, Milton F. Perry, curator of the museum, and unidentified men.

The Presidential car, escorted by members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, in the inaugural parade. President Harry S. Truman is in the car and members of his World War I battery escort him. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

President Harry S. Truman (center, without hat, back to camera) with a group of newsmen and soldiers. An unidentified soldier and General Harry Vaughan (second from left) are talking to Truman. Others in photo are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (far right) speaks with a group of unidentified Legionnaires. Cars in background.

President Harry S. Truman addresses his fellow Legionnaires at the American Legion Convention in Miami, Florida. Mr. Truman is wearing his American Legion cap.