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From left to right John R. Steelman (partially obscured), Margaret Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman and an unidentified naval officer are pictured as they leave the USS Missouri in Norfolk, Virginia. The Trumans and Mr. Steelman were returning from the Rio Conference held in Brazil in 1947. All others are unidentified.

John R. Steelman (right), acting defense mobilizer, and Nathan Feinsinger (left), chairman of the wage stabilization board, are attending a press conference during the government-guided steel negotiations. Steelman told the reporters that the negotiations have collapsed and "Further negotiations at this time would not be productive."

Leslie Biffle (left), Secretary of the Senate, interrupts President Harry S. Truman's address before a Joint Session of Congress to hand him a note telling of settlement of the railroad strike. At the time, the President was asking for unprecedented powers to deal with the labor situation. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

President Harry S. Truman, while in Springfield, Missouri for the 35th Division Reunion, shakes hands with Jana Kay Hall of Marshfield, Missouri. President Truman is walking from his hotel to the Shrine Mosque for a breakfast. Donor: Chicago Sun Times.

Governor Monrad C. Wallgren of Washington sitting behind a desk.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) and New York Governor and Republican presidential candidate Thomas E. Dewey (foreground, right) shaking hands at the dedication of Idlewild Airport. Standing between President Truman and Governor Dewey are New York City Postmaster Albert Goldman (left) and General Wallace Graham (right). Others are unidentified. From General Scrapbook, Volume 2, 1948-1950.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles at members of the press and shares a laugh on his third anniversary out of office. The former President is at his office at the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City, Missouri. Donor: John E. Boos.

Former President Harry S. Truman at his office in the Federal Reserve Bank Building in Kansas City, Missouri. This is his first day as a private citizen after his presidency. Donor: Mr. John E. Boos.

Armistice Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Secretary of the Navy Dan Kimball gives a salute. He had placed a wreath on behalf of President Harry S. Truman. Spectators filled Arlington National Cemetery to witness the event. Spectators are allowed behind the guard only. Donor: John E. Boos.

President Harry S. Truman addresses a crowd in front of a City Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey. The President was on a day long tour of New Jersey to garner votes for Presidential Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson. The crowd was sizable. Donor: John E. Boos.