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Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963

Former President Harry S. Truman and President Kennedy at the White House

Former President Harry S. Truman converses with President John F. Kennedy at the White House. Also present are Tom Gavin (left) and Senator William Fulbright (right). Truman was in Washington to attend a $100-a-plate Democratic dinner at Washington's National Guard Armory, honoring Mr. Kennedy on his 44th birthday. The little boy is unidentified. The photo is autographed as follows: To Tom Gavin, approved! Harry S. Truman

President and Mrs. Kennedy Pose with President and Mrs. Truman During a Dinner in Their Honor

Honored guests gather for a formal photo at the bottom of the Grand Staircase in the White House during the dinner in honor of President and Mrs. Truman. First row l to r: President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, President John F. Kennedy. Back row l to r: Military Aide to the President General Chester V. Clifton, Margaret Truman Daniel, Clifton Daniel, and Naval Aide to the President Captain Tazewell T. Shepard.