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Truman Interview With Reporters in New York, New York

Former President Harry S. Truman is laughing while being interviewed by reporters after a New York luncheon with officials of Harry S Truman Library, Inc. Reporters asked Mr. Truman about a recent statement by Senator Joseph McCarthy that he might invite the ex-president to testify in a new investigation of Soviet espionage. Truman told newsmen "What I could tell you, you wouldn't print. Therefore I say no comment." Same as 93-116, better print.

Ambassador Stanton Griffis Aboard a Yacht in Florida

Photograph showing Ambassador Stanton Griffis aboard a yacht. The caption reads, "(MH2)Miami Beach, FLA., Dec. 28--GRIFFIS ON YACHT--Stanton Griffis, 63, diplomat and investment banker, who was appointed ambassador to Spain by President Truman, is shown at the Flamingo hotel deck here. He will cruise in the keys fishing aboard his yacht, Marycia with friends. APWirephoto es51805he 50."

President Harry S. Truman Decorates General Jonathan Wainwright

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from right) hangs the Congressional Medal of Honor around the neck of General Jonathan Wainwright (foreground, right, standing near microphones) during a ceremony on the White House lawn. Others in photo are (from left to right) First Lady Bess W. Truman; Technical Sergeant Hubert Carroll, Wainwright's orderly; Mrs. Wainwright (black dress); Commander Jonathan Wainwright, V, and his wife (right and second from right respectively). Others in the background are unidentified.