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President Harry S. Truman (center) meets with two German girls from the United States Zone of Berlin. They were selected by General Lucius Clay for scholarships to North Carolina schools, paid for by Raleigh, North Carolina residents. From left to right: Doris Hillenbrand (age 14), President Truman, and Ute Reinsch (age 19).

From left to right Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, Paul Suloff, and Rear Admiral Freeland Daubin at NBC Studios in New York City for the Goodyear Program "Salute to Youth."

President Harry S. Truman (front row, second from right) meets with delegates to the sixth annual Boys' Nation. Front row, left to right: Earl Cocke, National Commander, American Legion (sponsor of Boys' Nation); Donald Johnston of Pittsburg, Kansas; President Truman; and Cliff Thompson of Fairway, Kansas, President of Boys' Nation. He is presenting the book "The Key to Peace" to President Truman. All others are unidentified.

Entrance to Blair House where Oscar Collazo fell wounded at the foot of the steps (1); (2) shrubbery where Griselio Torresola was killed; (3) and (4) sentry boxes from which fire was exchanged with attackers; (5) spot where a White House policeman fell fatally wounded. This photos shows the steps of the attempted assassination of President Harry S. Truman. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

One of the men who tried to force his way into Blair House in an attempt to assassinate President Harry S. Truman, Griselio Torresola, is shown on the ground with his German Luger pistol at his feet. He was killed in the attempt. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

One of the two armed men who tried to force their way into Blair House, President Harry S. Truman's residence, lies sprawled at the entrance after being felled by White House Guards. He is Oscar Collazo. The other gunman also was felled and three guards wounded (one died) in the exchange of gunfire. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

President Harry S. Truman (standing) addresses the Canadian Parliament during his official visit.(L-R) Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Ray Atherton, Admiral William Leahy and Press Secretary Charles Ross (seated) listen as the president speaks.

Members of Harry S. Truman's family gather around the radio in Grandview, Missouri, to follow the progress of the Chicago convention where Harry S. Truman was eventually nominated for Vice-President of the United States. From left to right: Mrs. Luella Campbell Truman, wife of Vivian Truman; Gilbert Truman, Truman's nephew; John Ross Truman (sitting on the floor),Truman's great-nephew; Mary Jane Truman, his sister; Martha Ann Truman, his niece; and Mrs. Martha E. Truman, his mother.

James Roosevelt (center, wearing glasses) arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Democratic National Convention, and he is greeted by the California delegation. Standing beside Mr. Roosevelt is John Shelley, the Chairman of the California delegation. All others are unidentified. From the Campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

James Roosevelt (center, in doorway) is greeted by William O. Douglas and Dwight D. Eisenhower supporters upon arriving in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Democratic National Convention. Standing beside Mr. Roosevelt is John Shelly, Chairman of the California delegation (left). All others are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.