Blair, James Thomas, Jr., 1902-1962

Former President Harry S. Truman and Missouri Governor James T. Blair smoke pipes as they attend a "Missouri Ham Breakfast" at the Waldorf-Astoria early April 20. Blair told reporters he has been talking to Truman "for a long time: about his hope to win the Democratic Presidential nomination for Missouri's Senator Stuart Symington. Blair conceded he was "rather suspicious of how Mr.

Group of men and women posed outside a house or building. Matted and signed on the matte, "To my Distinguished Colleague, Roy Roberts, Esquire Best wishes & high regards J. T. Blair, Jr., Governor" Top row: unidentified. 2nd row: Third from left is Gov. James Blair. 3rd row: Harry S. Truman, Clarence Cannon, Thomas Hart Benton, Stan Musial. This is the same photo as 77-3058. Original photo is in oversize file.

Missouri Governor James T. Blair and Mrs. Emilie Blair attend the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Independence Mayor and Missouri Governor attending the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. From left to right Mrs. Margaret Randall; Independence, Missouri Mayor William Randall; Missouri Governor James T. Blair, and Mrs. Emilie Blair.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks to the Missouri Legislature. It was his first public address since leaving the White House. Seated on rostrum are: (left to right) House Speaker Lester A. Vonderschmidt, Lieutenant Governor James T. Blair and Governor Phil M. Donnelly. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman is shown in the Capitol Chamber shaking hands with Governor Phil M. Donnelly during this early post-presidential trip to Jefferson City, Missouri. Left to right: Lester A. Vonderschmidt, Lt. Gov. James T. Blair, former President Truman, and Gov. Phil Donnelly.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks at the Harry S. Truman Birthplace Dedication Ceremony in Lamar, Missouri. Seated, left to Right: Leonard Woodcock, Vice President of United Auto Workers Union; Governor James Blair; Stuart Symington; Randall Jessee. Photo from Joseph Jaeger, Missouri State Park Board.