Veterans

Veterans of the 35th Division pose in front of the Benton mural in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The event and date are unknown. From: Conrad Smith (from album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

President Harry S. Truman waves to the crowd lining a street in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, as he rides in an open-top limousine in a parade of 35th Division veterans meeting for an annual reunion at the Hotel President. Mr. Truman's brother, J. Vivian Truman, is on Truman's left in the back seat of the car. Others are unidentified. (See 2005-280.) From: Conrad Smith (from album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

Members of Battery "D", 129th Field Artillery, meet at the Hotel President, Kansas City, Missouri, for a semi-annual banquet. Frank Spina, President Harry S. Truman's barber, is 4th from the left of those standing against the wall. The others are unidentified. From: Conrad Smith (from album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

President Harry S. Truman waves to the crowd lining a street in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, as he rides in an open-top limousine at the head of a long procession of 35th Division veterans, flanked by his old comrades of Battery "D", in a reunion parade. Carrying the Battery "D" flag is Frank Spina, Truman's barber and fellow soldier. From: Conrad Smith (from album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) poses for a photo with Henry Selvitella and Lena Selvitella at the Truman Library. In 1950, Mr. Truman received a plaque from Henry Selvitella, National Commander of the Italian-American War Veterans, awarding the former President a lifetime membership in the organization. (See 77-1196.) From: Henry Selvitella.

Lt. Col. A. Robert Ginsburgh (third from left), Aide to the Secretary of War, offers his hand to one of a group of ex-servicemen who saw service overseas in 1917-1918. This photo was made during a tour of defense plants, led by Lt. Col. Ginsburgh.

Group of Battery D members seated at a table during a reception the day of the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. All are unidentified. From a book of 30 photographs of Battery "D" participation in the Harry S. Truman Library Dedication.

Group of Battery D members seated at a table during a reception the day of the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. The reception was held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. All are unidentified. From a book of 30 photographs of Battery "D" participation in the Harry S. Truman Library Dedication. Same as 2005-297.

Group of Battery D members seated at a table during a reception the day of the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. All are unidentified. From a book of 30 photographs of Battery "D" participation in the Harry S. Truman Library Dedication.

Group of Battery D members seated at a table during a reception the day of the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. All are unidentified. From a book of 30 photographs of Battery "D" participation in the Harry S. Truman Library Dedication.