Presidents

President Harry S. Truman is on a platform in the background pressing a button to illuminate first national Christmas tree since the beginning of World War II.

President Harry S. Truman waves his hat from the door of his airplane, the "Sacred Cow," as he prepares to leave Washington's National Airport for a Christmas trip home to Independence, Missouri. This is a crop of 73-2129.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shaking hands with Major General Lewis B. Hershey (right) after the President gave him the Distinguished Service Medal.

President Harry S. Truman (right) preparing to press button to illuminate the National Community Christmas with unidentified others looking on.

President Harry S. Truman and members of Mary Conclave, No. 5, Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders, in Kansas City, Missouri. (L-R, back row) George C. Marquis, Milton Fly Hill, Samuel A. Gilliland, Perry N. Lingren, George M. Saunders. (L-R, Front Row) N.D. Jackson, President Harry S. Truman, Harry C. Johnston.

President Harry S. Truman speaking at the ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

President Harry S. Truman (center, front row) and others at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

President Truman speaking in Central Park, New York City, New York in tribute to its victorious fleet in the first peacetime Navy Day since the start of World War II.

President Harry S. Truman (left) with other unidentified men on a speakers platform. Flag in background.

President Harry S. Truman holding a life membership card and roster of Members of the National Sojourners of Kansas City, No. 63.