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President Harry S. Truman and three-year-old Hedgman Smith on the campus of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. Smith is the son of William H. Smith, pharmacist at the University.

Photo shows the swearing in of President Truman's new press Secretary, Charles G. Ross who succeeds Jonathan Daniels. Left to Right: Supreme Court Justice Wiley Rutledge; President Harry S. Truman, Charles Ross and Mrs. Florence Ross.

Photo shows the swearing in of President Truman's new press secretary, Charles G. Ross who succeeds Jonathan Daniels. Left to Right: Supreme Court Justice Wiley Rutledge; President Harry S. Truman, Charles Ross and Mrs. Florence Ross. They appear to be in the Oval Office of the White House. From: Charles Ross Papers.

Charles Ross, peers over a stack of more than 4,000 letters and post cards received up to January 10 in response to Truman's plea to put pressure on Congress for action on his domestic program. Ross said the letters run between 80 and 85% favorable. From: Charles Ross Papers.

President Harry S. Truman takes the role of coach as he leads the Truman Athletic Club in exercises on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri. The club, formed by newsmen who are covering the presidential trip to Brazil, presented the President with a "T" shirt with six stars on the sleeves. From: Bjorn Bjornson.

From left to right: former First Lady Bess Wallace Truman, former President Harry S. Truman, and Margaret Truman attending a dinner and reception given by Mr. Truman for his associates from his days as President.

President Harry S. Truman acts as coach while leading the Truman Athletic Club members in calisthenics on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri. Newsmen accompanying President Truman on his trip from Brazil formed the club and presented Truman with the t-shirt.

President Harry S. Truman, inspecting two turkeys given to him as gifts by the Poultry and Egg National Board and the National Turkey Federation, was surprised when one grabbed his arm. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

President Harry S. Truman (right) receiving a life membership in the Legion of Honor of the Ararat Temple. With him is Joseph H. Gunther (left), Commander of the Legion of Honor of the Ararat Temple, and Frank Land (center), Imperial Second Ceremonial Master of the Shrine and founder of the Order of DeMolay. Donor: New York Herald Tribune

Margaret (Truman) Daniel (center) and son Clifton boarding a train for a homeward trip with her husband and children.