President Harry S. Truman speaking at the dedication of the new National Headquarters of AMVETS
President Harry S. Truman speaking at the dedication of the new National Headquarters of AMVETS. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society
Veterans
Senator Truman is shown at a Dinner with Some of his Buddies of the Thirty-Fifth Division
Senator Harry S. Truman is shown at a dinner with some of his buddies of the Thirty-Fifth Division. Senator Truman is shown with his arm up as he waves to someone in the audience. Others seem to be enjoying their meal in this 11 x 14 photo.
President Truman Poses in the White House Bowling Alley with Paraplegic Veterans
President Harry S. Truman (in light suit) poses with a bowling ball with Gerald A. Kopp (seated in wheelchair, left), Gordon W. Scott (seated in wheelchair, center), and Leo L. Ladouceur (seated in wheelchair, right) in the White House Bowling Alley. The men are winners in the ten pin bowling competition sponsored by the Bowlers Victory Legion and held within the Veterans Administration Paraplegic Centers. In the background, second from right, is Press Secretary Charles Ross. News photographers are visible in the foreground. This 11 x 14 photo is similar to 59-1281-1 but a better print.
General Omar Bradley shaking hands with Senator Robert Wagner
General Omar Bradley, new Veterans Administrator, is shown being greeted by Senator Robert Wagner, New York, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. From: Beth Gore
Veterans Administrator, General Omar Bradley, speaking at a press conference
Veterans Administrator, General Omar Bradley, announces at a press conference a three month campaign to reinstate veteran's low-cost government life insurance policies. From: Beth Gore
Truman presented with awards at VFW Congressional Dinner
President Truman, wearing his Veterans of Foreign Wars hat, receives the VFW Gold life membership card and a diamond VFW lapel button from Commander-in-Chief Frank C. Hilton at the VFW Congressional Dinner at the Statler Hotel in Washington D.C.
Truman and Carlsen at VFW Congressional Dinner
President Harry S. Truman (with glasses) and Capt. Henrik Kurt Carlsen (front, right) hold and look at the VFW Distinguished Citizenship citation at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Congressional Dinner at the Statler Hotel in Washington, D.C. In the background, left to right are John S. Fine, Governor of Pennsylvania; Brigadier General Robert Landry; unidentified; Major General Harry Vaughan; unidentified. This photo was sent to President Truman by Omar Ketchum, Director, Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
President Truman at VFW dinner for Congress members
President Harry S. Truman gives a speech at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Congressional Dinner at the Statler Hotel in Washington D.C. Pictured at the table are (L to R) Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, Jr., Governor John S. Fine (Pennsylvania), Captain Henrik Kurt Carlsen, Brig. Gen. Robert B. Landry (Presidential Aide), President Truman (center), Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan (Military Aide to the President), Omar B. Ketchum (VFW National Legislative Director), and Hon. Tom Clark (Associate Justice, Supreme Court). Sent to President Truman by Omar Ketchum.
Brigadier General Arnold W. Jacobsen Receives Poppy
Brigadier General Arnold W. Jacobsen receives a during a poppy sale fundraiser. From left to right: Mrs. Bessie Keane, Frank J. Byers, General Jacobsen, Mrs. Josie Herel, James A. Keane.
Truman giving speech in Springfield, Missouri
President Harry S. Truman stands behind a podium and gives a speech in Springfield, Missouri at the 35th Division Reunion.