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Former President Harry S. Truman and newsmen are in a jovial mood in New York City today as the latter questioned him regarding a statement by Sen. Joseph McCarthy (R-WI) in which he said he may invite the ex-chief executive to testify in a new probe of Americans suspected of atomic spying for Russia. Harry S. Truman told newsmen, "What I could tell you, you wouldn't print. Therefore, I say no comment." Harry S. Truman was interviewed after lunching with officials of the Harry S. Truman Memorial Library, Inc. Same as 94-72. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman is the center of attention of a crowd on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today as he arranges a group of friends to pose with him for news photographers. Truman, in Washington for the first time since he left the presidency, paid his second visit to the Capitol today for lunch. From: Houston Post.

This was taken on the ninth Key West Trip. It is the U.S. Naval Air Station, Boca Chica, Florida. Photographers, Military and Civilian news, and service men are awaiting the arrival of the Presidential party from Washington D.C. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X 5 negative.

Former President Harry S. Truman points out one of the proposed locations for the projected 1,500,000 Truman Library as he talks with reporters today on a tour of the family farm near Grandview, Missouri. Three sites on the farm are under consideration for the library, which will house the ex-President's official papers. Behind Mr. Truman is Associated Press reporter Tony Vaccaro, wearing earmuffs. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Truman tour Rome, Italy during their European trip. In this picture, Ambassador Stanley Woodward is at left and former President Truman at right, during a press conference at the Vatican.

Former President Harry S. Truman's visit to the Vatican during his European vacation. He is seen here, back to camera, surrounded by reporters.

President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman stroll home from Memorial Hall, where they vote. Both seem in a jovial mood. They voted in the Missouri Primary. Newsmen and members of the Chief Executive's Secret Service detail accompany them as they walk the block and a half to the "Summer White House" on Delaware Street in Independence, Missouri. The President left immediately for Washington. Same as 68-1507 but better print. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) on a corner in New York City with members of the press. The President is on his morning walk. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman with members of the press in New York City. He is on his morning walk. He gives interviews and briefly chats with citizens while on his walk. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman talks with members of the press on a corner in New York City. He is on his morning walk with reporters in tow. He intermittently greets citizens. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.