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President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson sit on a Bench on the White House Lawn

Edith Wilson, wife of World War I President, Woodrow Wilson, sits on a bench and converses with President Harry S. Truman during a White House lawn party for sick and disabled members of the Armed Forces. Mrs. Wilson originated the annual affair after World War I. (See also 92-364.) (Photo in oversize drawer) From: Found in a box of miscellaneous photographs in the audiovisual area.

President Harry S. Truman and Congressional Leaders

Left to right: President Harry S. Truman, Representative John McCormack, Senator Scott Lucas, and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn in consultation during their regular Monday morning meeting. This photo won third prize in the presidential class of the White House Photographer's Association contest in February, 1950. It is by New York Times photographer George Tames, and is entitled "Straight from the Boss."