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A Grouping of Truman Assistants During an Interview

View of five men seated around a low table with a U.S. flag and a portrait of President Harry Truman on the wall behind them. The men appear to be participating in a group interview and were all associated with Truman as president. Left to right: Charles S. Murphy, Administrative Assistant to the President, 1947-1950 and Special Counsel to the President, 1950-1953; Harry Vaughan, military aide to the President, 1945-1953; John W. Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury, 1946-1953; and Dean Acheson, Under Secretary of State, 1945-1947 and Secretary of State, 1949-1953.

Harry Truman and Charles Murphy Enjoy Carriage Ride

View includes Harry Truman, second from left and waving, as well as Charles S. Murphy seated next to him riding in a carriage with two unidentified men. Others in view are not identified. The location is believed to be Mackinac Island in Michigan. Truman visited this location in August, 1955. The photograph is autographed by Truman and reads: "To Charlie Murphy, from Harry Truman." See also 2004-422.

Unidentified Man Greets a Group of Israeli Men, Women, and Children

Unidentified man greets a group of Israeli men, women, and children. Back of the photo has a handwritten note beginning with Hebrew characters and then reading, "On the eve of the New Year I send to you and all your dear ones my best wishes for a Happy New Year! May the coming year bring blessings of life health and happiness to all our people and peace to all mankind. For your kind friendship during the years I shall ever be appreciative. Shalom! Sincerely Max." "Max" is underlined.