McKim, Edward D., 1895-1969

President Harry S. Truman (right) walks to the podium to speak to attendees of the 35th Division Reunion in Omaha, Nebraska. Standing at the podium with President Truman is his World War I buddy, Eddie McKim (left). Also present is General Robert Landry (background, right). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman holds his hat while riding in the back of a car with his sister, Mary Jane Truman, during a visit to Omaha, Nebraska. Also in the back of the car is Eddie McKim (right), a World War I buddy of Mr. Truman's. Others in the background are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) stands with Mary Jane Truman (left) and Ed McKim (right) during his visit to Omaha, Nebraska, to speak to the 35th Division reunion. Standing in the background behind President Truman is Administrative Assistant Charles Murphy. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (third from the left) is standing near a train in a station in Omaha, Nebraska with his sister Mary Jane Truman (second from left), his World War I comrade Ed McKim (foreground, right), and an unidentified man. Standing in the background between President Truman and Mr. McKim is Charles Murphy. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman, with his hat removed, walks at the head of the 35th Division parade during the Division Reunion gathering in Omaha, Nebraska. Also present are Frank Spina (extreme left, with head turned back to the President), Ed McKim (walking slightly behind Truman with his arm outstretched), General Harry Vaughan (behind McKim), Admiral Robert Dennison (second row, right), and General Wallace Graham (third row, right). All others are unidentified.

Portrait of Edward D. McKim, Chief Administrative Assistant to President Truman, sitting at his desk. This photograph is 10" x 13" and is in the oversize file. From: Brian Hesssler, son of Leo K. Hessler, Hessler Studios, through Margaret Truman.

The staff when President Harry S. Truman was Vice-President. Left to right: S. Leonard Reinsch, Personal Radio Adviser; Matthew J. Connelly, Executive Secretary; Edward D. McKim, a friend of Mr. Truman's since World War I days, and George C. Drescher, Secret Service Agent. From: Beth Gore