Automobiles

Former President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess, were photographed here in February, 1958, during a visit to Washington, D. C. Mr. Truman is known truly as a "family man," taking a great delight in the company of his wife, daughter, and other close relatives. The former President was under hospital care in Kansas City Wednesday (Dec., 1958) for congestion of the lungs. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and Captain James Vardaman (right), his Naval Aide, are seated in the back of a convertible in Independence, Missouri. The man standing in the background is unidentified.

Harry S. Truman is shown smiling as he drives into his home. An unknown young lady stands beside the car receiving a dollar bill from Mr. Truman. Mr. Truman has written on the front of this photo, "Dollar day in Independence as I returned from office. Taken at SW corner of yard as I turned in the alley. HST" He is driving his new Dodge Custom Royal Lancer.

Photo shows Battery D marching beside automobile in which President Harry S. Truman is riding.

President Harry S. Truman rides in an automobile during his campaign parade through the streets of Louisville, Kentucky. Secret service surround the car as the crowd watches.

President Harry S. Truman, at left in car, with numerous unidentified people, arriving at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day services. Seated next to President Truman is press secretary Charles Ross.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, left) jokes with members of the press from the back seat of a convertible during his visit to Girard College.