Desks

President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in the Oval Office with a paperweight shaped like a cloverleaf, a gift to him from a 4-H group.

Interior view of author and diplomat Charles W. Thayer seated on the left at a desk with two other men reviewing some papers. Believed to be related to the International Broadcasting Division of the State Department and its programming to Russia. Man in the center is Nicolas Nabakov, the chief editor. Thayer was the special consultant.

The Oval Office of the White House, as it looked during the presidency of Harry S. Truman.

The Oval Office, as seen from behind President Harry S. Truman's desk.

View of President Harry S. Truman's desk in the Oval Office of the White House.

American Legion National Commander Paul Griffith (right) shown behind a desk with an unidentified man.

American Legion National Commander Paul Griffith right) shown with unidentified man in front of a desk.

A copy of a desk used by George Washington, made for use in the White House during the administration of President Harry S. Truman. The drawers of the desk are open.

A copy of a desk used by George Washington, made for use in the White House during the administration of President Harry S. Truman.

Democratic National Chairman Robert E. Hannegan shown at a desk in his room during the Washington's Birthday Dinner in Dallas, Texas. From: Scrapbook gift to Robert Hannegan from Joe C. Luther.