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Truman Tours Library with Visitors

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Former President Harry S. Truman (left) points out objects in a case to an unidentified man and woman at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Harry S. Truman Appreciation Day

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Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium outside the Harry S. Truman Library during Harry S. Truman Appreciation Day. Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks is at right. All others unidentified.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Truman

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President Harry S. Truman (right) and First Lady Bess Wallace Truman (right) walking through the train station upon their arrival in Kansas City, on their way back from Truman's Western trip. Between them in the background is Margaret Truman.

Vietta Garr attending one of 66 parties for former President Truman's 75th birthday

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Former President Harry S. Truman's 75th Birthday was marked by 66 parties held in cities across the country. Sixteen of them were linked by closed circuit TV from New York City, where Mr. Truman was. This photo shows the Truman's longtime cook, Vietta Garr (left) and an unidentified African American lady in attendance.

Vivian and Mary Jane Truman in attendance at one of former President Truman's 66 75th birthday parties

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Former President Harry S. Truman's brother, Vivian and sister, Mary Jane Truman attending one of his 66 75th birthday parties.

Harry S. Truman With International Tennis Players in His Office

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Former President Harry S. Truman (in light suit, center) with a group of local and foreign tennis players standing around the globe in Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library. Pictured left to right: Richard Berkley of the Greater Kansas City Tennis Patrons (later Mayor of Kansas City); John Sharpe (Australia); Carmen Coronado (Spain); Edison Mandarino (Brazil); Jacques Renavand (France); Mr.

Averell Harriman, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., Earl Warren, and Harry Truman at Truman Library Institute Board Meeting

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Left to right: W. Averell Harriman, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., Earl Warren, and Harry S. Truman at a meeting of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute Board. They are in the Research Room of the Library.

Truman leaving the hospital

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Former President Harry S. Truman (right, partly obscured by car door) being moved from a wheelchair into his car upon his release from Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Truman had been in the hospital for 15 days. Others in photo are unidentified.