President Harry S. Truman carrying Christmas packages while at home in Independence, Missouri. He is on his way to visit his mother in Grandview, Missouri.
The large ornament at the center of the East Room ceiling which was removed in one piece by the workmen. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.
The upper part of the steps on the west side of the South Portico being removed by workmen. From a series of photographs on the renovation of the White House.
Fence erected on the west side of the north front of the White House to separate the construction area from the West Executive Office. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.
Elevator well on the first floor of the White House. Photograph taken from the doorway of the Family Dining Room. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.