First Lady Bess Truman poses in a dark dress and pearls for Greta Kempton's portrait. There is visible damage on this print where tape was used, presumably to hang it up for the artist's reference. This pose and hairstyle were used in the final portrait, but the dress was not. See also 2023-1742 for another study, and 68-714 for the final portrait.
Close-up photo of President Harry S. Truman wearing Masonic chain collar, posed for Greta Kempton's Masonic portrait. See also 67-938.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks on accepting for the American people a gift of ten original Audubon paintings, White House Rose Garden. Mr. E.J. Hallstrom, Australian businessman and philanthropist, presented to the President ten Audubon paintings, a gift to the U.S. Government, to be exhibited alternately by the National Art Gallery, the National Audubon Society, and the American Museum of Natural History. Director of the National Gallery of Art, David E. Finley, also extended his appreciation. Text of remarks not found in Public Papers.
President Truman's press secretary, Charles Ross (fifth from the left), displays "The Peacemakers" by George P. A. Healy, depicting Lincoln's meeting with General Grant, General Sherman, and Admiral Porter.