Duncan, Richard M. (Richard Meloan), 1889-1974

Harry S. Truman and Eddie Jacobson with Jewish friends in outdoor setting, prior to an unidentified banquet (see photo 58-451). Left to right: Judge Richard Duncan; Judge John Caskie Collett; Harry S. Truman; Judge Ben Terte; and Eddie Jacobson. Donor: Max Bengis.

Federal judges pose with former President Harry S. Truman at the Harry S. Truman Library. From left to right, Judge William H. Becker, Judge Floyd R. Gibson, Judge John W. Oliver, Judge Richard M. Duncan, former President Harry S. Truman, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Earl Warren, and Judge Albert A. Ridge.

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Federal Judge Richard M. Duncan, friend of former President Harry S. Truman and veteran of the 35th Division, Battery "D", 129th Field Artillery. The photo was taken in his office during an interview by noted writer, Merle Miller, for the television adaptation of Miller's book, Plain Speaking," which appeared on the Public Broadcasting System in 1976.