Children

Former President Truman receives a flag from two little "cowboys" during the special surprise celebration of his 74th birthday in the office area of the Harry S. Truman Library. In the background a lady cuts a birthday cake.

President Harry S. Truman, left, with 14-year old newsboy, Franklin Harrison, the National Boy of the Year, of the Boys' Clubs.

Margaret Truman (left) standing in front of microphone with others including the 1948 poster boy for the March of Dimes Campaign, Terry Tullos.

Margaret Truman giving speech for 1948 March of Dimes Campaign. The unidentified woman standing next to Margaret is holding Terry Tullos, the poster boy for the campaign.

Margaret Truman watches as the poster boy for 1948 March of Dimes Campaign, Terry Tullos, drops a coin in a milk bottle.

The poster boy for the 1948 March of Dimes Campaign, Terry Tullos, stands next to Margaret Truman with unidentified woman looking on.

Margaret Truman giving speech for the 1948 March of Dimes campaign. The unidentified woman next to Margaret is holding Terry Tullos, the poster child for the campaign.

Sharon Meenehan signs a thank you note with the help of Dr. Vincent Murphy thanking President Harry S. Truman for the birthday gift of a Mother Goose Book. The note says "Dec. 4. Dear Mr. President, I like the Mother Goose book. Thank you for it and visiting me. Love Sharon xx." Sharon was in an auto accident and was visited by President Truman at Georgetown Hospital.

Small girl in traction with autograph of President Truman: "To Sharon Meenehan. Here's that present you thought you were getting yesterday. Get well in a hurry, Best Wishes to you. Harry S. Truman. The White House Dec. 2, 1947." Sharon was in an auto accident and was visited by President Truman at Georgetown Hospital.

President Harry S. Truman receiving a Forget-Me-Not from Leona "Ginger" Leonard (age 4) to start the Disabled American Veterans Fund Campaign of 1947.