Press conferences

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.

John F. Melby, Chairman of the American Military Mission to Southeast Asia (the Erskine Melby Mission), addressing a press conference at the United States Information Service office in Singapore.

John F. Melby, Chairman of the American Military Mission (the Erskine Melby Mission) to Southeast Asia, addressing a press conference at the United States Information Service office in Singapore. Mr. Melby is sitting at the table with his back to the camera.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles broadly at a press conference. He is in New York City for a national Democratic Club meeting. He is staying at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) visits with two unidentified men after a press conference. He is in New York City for a national Democratic Club meeting. He stayed at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman gives a press conference. He is in New York City for a National Democratic Club meeting. He is staying at the Sheraton Astor. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) chats with press conference attendees. The two men are unidentified. He is staying at the Sheraton Astor while in New York City for a national Democratic Club meeting. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiling during a press Conference. He is in New York City for a national Democratic Club meeting. He is at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with unidentified guests after a press conference. He is in New York City for a national Democratic Club meeting. He is staying at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiling and having a good time with members of the press. He is on a trip in New York City, staying at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. He is in town during a national Democratic club meeting. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.