Fraternal organizations

The American Legion - Veterans Administration feud came to an end when the National Legion Commander Paul H. Griffith (right) paid a "good-will visit" to General Omar Bradley, head of the Veterans Administration. The pair are shown here shaking hands with Griffith saying "the Legion will start from scratch." From: Beth Gore

President Truman received another Poppy. This one came from the American Legion and Mrs. Charles B. Gilbert of Norwich, CT, it's President, is shown making the presentation. From: Beth Gore

President Harry S. Truman speaks at the Grand Banquet of the Shriner's Diamond Jubilee Convention in Chicago. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Wearing a Shrine Fez presented to him by the Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of San Francisco, President Truman in a joyful mood models his new desk gadget for photographers. A "Scram", "yes" and "no" on the sides of the triangle are designed to indicate his attitude. Shown with him are members of the Kansas City, Missouri Ararat Shrine Temple. This is a 11 x 11 photo of superior quality.

Former President Harry S. Truman (front row, second from left), in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, walking down the hallway of the Sherman Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, where he is to deliver the keynote address at the Fraternal Order of Eagles four-day international convention. Others in the photo are unidentified. From: Mrs. Enslow C. Douglas.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) clasps hands with two members of the Missouri State Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, during a meeting in Raytown, Missouri. The men are unidentified but one may be Steve Krekovich, State Secretary. (See 2004-380.) From: Steve Krekovich.

Former President Harry S. Truman and two other unidentified men sit on a window seat at a meeting of the Missouri State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Raytown, Missouri. Mr. Truman and another man seem to be napping. One of the men may be Steve Krekovich, State Secretary, but it is not known which one. From: Steve Krekovich.

Former President Harry S. Truman and an unidentified man jointly hold a picture of head-and-shoulder portraits of all the U.S. Presidents. The photo was taken at National Sojourners Headquarters which Truman visited on his trip to Washington, D.C. (See 2004-312, 314 and 315.) From: John G. Volz, Lt. Col. USAR Ret., National Secretary, National Sojourners Incorporated, Washington, D.C.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) is photographed with members of National Sojourners Incorporated and their wives at the National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The names of the members are unknown. (See also 2004-213, 313 and 314.) From: John G. Volz, Lt. Col. USAR Rtd., National Secretary, National Sojourners Incorporated, Washington, D.C.

Former President Harry S. Truman (third from right) is photographed with members of National Sojourners at their headquarters which President Truman visited during his trip to Washington, D.C. None of the other men are identified. (See also 2004-312, 313 and 315.) From: John G. Volz, Lt. Col. USAR Rtd., National Secretary, National Sojourners Incorporated, Washington, D.C.