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Former President Harry S. Truman (right) driving his black sedan out of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel garage in New York City. Mrs. Bess Truman is in the seat beside him, and daughter Margaret is in the back seat. Mr. and Mrs. Truman dropped Margaret off at her hotel in New York on their way back to Independence, Missouri.

President Truman accompanied by Mrs. Truman, wave as they pause while boarding the Chief Executive's personal plane, the Sacred Cow, at National Airport for the start of the flight to Independence where they will vote next Tuesday in the Democratic Primary. Same as 59-971, 77-2729. This photo was used by the Trumans' as 1946 Christmas gifts to the White House staff. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

Senator Wayne Morse (left) and William Story (right) in the north lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Mrs. Georgia Neese Clark, first woman to become treasurer of the United States, at the White House offices, gives Press Secretary Charles Ross one of the first one dollar bills to bear her name. She signed it for him, with twelve others for President Truman. A picture of the President at his desk is at the center. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 metal album.

Vice-President Harry S. Truman accompanies actress Lauren Bacall on the piano at the National Press Club canteen. From: Houston Post

Vice President Alben Barkley (left) and Secretary of State Dean Acheson exchange greetings--and smiles--at National Airport in Washington. Barkley went to the airport to welcome Acheson back to the Capitol from California, where he made a major speech at the University of California at Berkeley.

Jay Coleman (left foreground, behind bar), owner of a tavern in Independence, Missouri, gave out free beer to celebrate the victory of President Harry S. Truman in the presidential election. From: St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Senator John F. Kennedy signs the guest register at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Senator John F. Kennedy signing the guest register during his visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Truman Library guard William A. Story (left) and Senator John F. Kennedy (right) at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.