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Photograph of Edward McKim, who was the Chief Administrative Assistant to the President, 1945.

President Harry S. Truman is getting ready to deliver his radio address announcing the end of World War II in Europe following Germany's unconditional surrender.

President Harry S. Truman (standing behind desk) reads the victory proclamation, officially ending World War II in Europe, with Germany signing unconditional surrender terms. Gathered around behind the President are (seated): Elmer Davis (hand to face), Secretary of Commerce Henry Wallace, Major General Philip Fleming, Representative Joseph Martin, General George Marshall, J. Leonard Reinsch, Colonel Harry Vaughan (standing behind Truman), John Snyder, First Lady Bess W. Truman, Margaret Truman, and Secretary of War Henry Stimson. Fred Vinson is in the foreground, looking into the camera.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and First Lady Bess Truman (right) celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary while attending a Merchants Association dinner at the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City, Missouri. Also attending the celebration is their daughter, Margaret Truman (center).

President Harry S. Truman (center) is greeting a crowd that has gathered near the presidential airplane in Kansas City, Missouri. President Truman was back from a United Nations Conference and was on the way to his home in Independence, Missouri, where he would spend a few day. Margaret Truman (left) stands next to her father. All others are unidentified.

Mary Jane Truman (left), sister of Senator Harry S. Truman, and John Vivian Truman (right), brother of Senator Truman, sit with their mother Mrs. Martha Truman (center) in a room at home. Mary Jane is reading a newspaper out loud. A portrait of Senator Truman is on the mantle of the fireplace.

Senator Harry S. Truman (right) sits around the table with his wife, Bess Truman (left), and daughter, Margaret Truman (center), reading congratulatory telegrams for winning the 1940 Democratic Primary. Senator Truman defeated Governor Lloyd Stark and Maurice Mulligan to win the Democratic nomination for Senator.

This is a view of the Truman home from a window across the street. A man is mowing the lawn in front of the house.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left, holding hat) walks down steps at the Federal Building in Kansas City, Missouri with Tom Evans (foreground, right, on stairs) and Fred Canfil (right). All others are unidentified. This is a retouched photo.

Harry S. Truman talks with a group of men. From left to right: unidentified; Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Bryce Smith (standing); Harry S. Truman; Henry Bundschu. This photo has been retouched.