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Former President Harry S. Truman scotched all speculation about his Presidential possibilities. He denied he would accept a nomination under any condition. The former chief executive gave several reasons for his decision, four of which are quoted with expressive studies of Mr. Truman. Top left: "Emphatically I am through". Top right: "The presidency is a killing job. It's killed more than one man. I could name half a dozen". Bottom left: "It needs a young and vigorous man. I've put in 40 years in public office. I'm just a retired has-been".

Former President Harry S. Truman addressed the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at a hotel in Washington, D.C. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman in the opening speech of the 1952 presidential campaign at the Milwaukee Arena during an address to labor. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

Margaret Truman, daughter of President Harry S. Truman, with Prime Minister Winston Churchill at his residence at Number 10 Downing Street, after a luncheon visit with the Prime Minister and his wife. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Margaret Truman, daughter of President Harry S. Truman, and Alice Patterson, daughter of the United States Minister to Switzerland, on the grounds of the Hotel Adler in Grindelwald. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman speaking at the dedication of the new National Headquarters of AMVETS. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman holding a copy of the Japanese Peace Treaty he has just signed at the White House. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman throws out the first ball to open the 1952 baseball season. Right of President Truman are: Clark Griffith, President of the Washington Senators; Admiral William D. Leahy; Stanley "Bucky" Harris, Washington Manager and Lou Boudreau, Boston Manager. The ball used by the President was the oldest baseball in existence, used in Sacramento near the start of the century. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

President Harry S. Truman speaks at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. Bess Truman, wife of President Truman, smiles as he announced he will not seek re-election. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman, accompanied by Democratic Party Chairman Frank McKinney, walks to the speaker's platform at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society