Press conferences

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles as he entertains questions from the press. He is on a trip in New York City for the Democratic National Club meeting. He is staying at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Truman gives a press conference at the Sheraton-Astor Hotel in New York City. He is in town for the Democratic National Convention. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Harry S. Truman arrives by car to visit the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy, for a press conference.

Former President Harry S. Truman (third from left at table) visits the U. S. Embassy in Rome, Italy for a press conference. Ambassador Stanley Woodward is second from left at table; Mr. Truman's assistant, Gene Bailey, is at right (at the table).

Former President Harry S. Truman is in the U. S. Embassy in Rome for a press conference. U. S. Ambassador Stanley Woodward is seated by the standing former President.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) visits the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy, for a press conference. Ambassador Stanley Woodward is seated at left; Mr. Truman's assistant, Gene Bailey, is fourth from left.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) is at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy, for a press conference. He is meeting with an unidentified staff member.

Good quality color snapshot of former President Harry S. Truman shaking hands as he arrives for his press conference at the Casey Hotel in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Harry S. Truman is smiling broadly and wearing a green carnation in his lapel. Photo sent to Harry S. Truman by Cecil Woodland, General Manager of Radio Station WEAL in Scranton. Harry S. Truman sent him a letter of thanks.

Reporters quickly exit the room to file stories after a press conference during President Harry S. Truman's vacation trip to Key West, Florida. President Harry S. Truman (standing in front of fireplace, in suit) stops to chat with one of the men. Standing behind President Truman is Press Secretary Joseph Short and Correspondence Secretary William Hassett. All others are unidentified.

Unidentified reporters and photographers attend a press conference held in garden of the Little White House in Key West, Florida, during President Harry S. Truman's ninth vacation visit. Standing in the background are Administrative Assistant to the President David Niles (far left, behind photographer), and Appointment Secretary Matthew Connelly (seventh from left).