Birthdays

Major General Louis W. Truman (center) slices a birthday cake presented to him on his 51st birthday. Observing are visiting generals - Lieutenant General Herbert B. Powell (left), Deputy Commanding General for Reserve Forces U.S. Continental Army Command, and Major General Gilman C. Mudgett, Deputy Commanding General of the Sixth United States Army.

Thomas Hart Benton is shown presenting former President Harry S. Truman a sketch of the Indian appearing in the left center of the mural in the Harry S. Truman Library. This sketch will be used on a commemorative stamp for Mr. Truman's 87th birthday. Mr. Truman's elaborate birthday cake is also shown in the photo. Same as 2009-1202.

President Harry S. Truman receives a cake in the Oval Office to celebrate his 67th birthday.

President Harry S. Truman smiles for photographers with a cake in the Oval Office on his 67th birthday.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 75th Birthday was marked by 66 parties held in cities across the country. Sixteen of them were linked by closed circuit TV from New York City, where Mr. Truman was. This photo shows the Truman's longtime cook, Vietta Garr (left) and an unidentified African American lady in attendance.

Former President Harry S. Truman's brother, Vivian and sister, Mary Jane Truman attending one of his 66 75th birthday parties.

President Harry S. Truman receiving a birthday cake at his desk in the Oval Office from White House receptionist William Simmons, in honor of his sixty-seventh birthday.

Interior view of James (Jimmy) D. Thayer, son of diplomat Charles W. Thayer and his wife Cynthia. Photograph is a postcard addressed to Muzzy, mother of Charles W. Thayer, living at the family home Kyneton in Villa Nova, Pennsylvania. Taken at Jimmy's birthday party.

President Harry S. Truman ties his tie during his birthday party at the White House. For more photos of the party see 64-1844 through 1846.

President Harry S. Truman looks at a medal hanging from the neck of an unidentified guest at his birthday party at the White House. For more photos of the party see 64-1844 through 1849.