Ex-presidents

Photograph of former President Truman seated in a chair at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Truman attend a luncheon in the Research Room of the Harry S. Truman Library honoring President Miguel Aleman of Mexico. Shown at the lower left is Rufus Burrus, Col. Robert Adams sits next to President Aleman who leans forward at the table, and Mr. Truman sits next to Mr. Aleman. Dr. Philip C. Brooks (Library Director) and Mrs. Brooks are at the upper left of photo. Mrs. Truman is directly across the table from Mr. Truman. To see a series of these photos see 77-2481 thru 77-2492.

An 11 x 14 formal portrait showing Mr. Truman standing full length before the staircase of the Audubon House in Key West. Mr. Truman has signed the photo "Taken at the Audubon House in Key West in Feb. 1960".

Portrait of Harry and Bess on the steps of a train, departing Independence to head to New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Truman are both smiling broadly and Mr. Truman is holding his hat and a newspaper.

Former President Truman examines a flag given to him by two little "cowboys" during a special surprise celebration of his 74th birthday in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library. Other man is unidentified.

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.

Former President Truman holds his 74th birthday cake during a special surprise celebration in his office area at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Truman displays a broad grin as he holds a sign which a photographer gave him to autograph. The sign read, "Quiet is requested for the benefit of those who have retired." Mr. Truman obliged the photographer with his autograph, but added to the sign, "I don't like too much quiet." The former Chief Executive who has "retired" from politics is in Boston on a fund raising tour for his Library. This is nearly the same photo as 76-387 but is mounted on heavy board to an overall size of 10 x 13.

Excellent photo of former President Truman being met at New York City's La Guardia Airport by daughter Margaret, who appeared in a pink evening gown and fur cape. She had just rushed from a dinner party to meet her father. This is a cropped version of photo 76-383.

Former President Truman and Pat Boone look at an open Bible during a visit of Boone to the Harry S. Truman Library. See also 68-187 to 189 for more photos of this visit.