Presidents

President Harry S. Truman (third from left) greeting the Prince Regent of Belgium, Prince Charles (second from left, back to camera). Standing in the doorway behind President Truman is Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman (right) with James Pendergast, evidently taken in Independence, Missouri, upon Truman's arrival from Washington, D.C. This photo has been badly retouched and contains crop marks. Donor: John Boos

President Harry S. Truman enjoys a meal with a group of politicians and notables at the home of Mayor Roger T. Sermon in Independence, Missouri. Seated from left to right around the table are: Edgar Hinde, J. Leonard Reinsch, unidentified man, unidentified man, Matthew Connelly, Captain James Vardaman, Mayor Sermon, President Harry S. Truman, Charles Ross, unidentified man, General Harry Vaughan, Ted Marks, James Pendergast, and C.C. Bundschu.

President Harry S. Truman (center) converses with Secretary of State General George Marshall (left) and Secretary of Defense James Forrestal (right). They are leaving the White House and heading for the Capitol where President Truman will address Congress.

President Harry S. Truman (right) holds Sandra Marie Smith, and orphan of World War II from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Home. An unidentified V.F.W. member is with her to present the first buddy poppy of the V.F.W. fund drive to President Truman.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) shovels soil atop the roots of a small tree on the grounds of Girard College. A large crowd watches this event from a distance. An unidentified man is visible to the left of Truman.

J. Russell Young, a District of Columbia Commissioner (left), receives his life membership card to the National Press Club from President Harry S. Truman (center). Joseph Short, President of the Press Club, is at right. Same as photos 77-108 and 77-472.

President Harry S. Truman addressing Congress regarding the threat of Communism to freedom in Europe.

President Harry S. Truman waves his hat for photographers while at the airport. He is leaving for New York City to address the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with an unidentified young man (probably a Girard student). An unidentified man stands between them.