Veterans

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) shakes hands with Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Millett, Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War (left), and M. Waldo Hatler, Medal of Honor recipient from World War I (right). This photo was taken at a temporary exhibit on the Medal of Honor at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left), Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks (at microphone), Sergeant Blaine, Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Millett and M. Waldo Hatler. This photo was taken at a temporary exhibit on the Medal of Honor at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. Lieutenant Colonel Millett was a Medal of Honor recipient for service in the Korean War, and Mr. Hatler was a Medal of Honor recipient for service in World War I.

Men saluting and a band march down a street in a 35th Division Reunion parade in Omaha, Nebraska. President Harry S. Truman (not in photo) attended this reunion during his western trip. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

In this photograph, Mr. Floyd Ming (right), National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, converses with Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) during his visit to the Pentagon.

Armistice Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Secretary of the Navy Dan Kimball gives a salute. He had placed a wreath on behalf of President Harry S. Truman. Spectators filled Arlington National Cemetery to witness the event. Spectators are allowed behind the guard only. Donor: John E. Boos.

Senator Harry S. Truman wearing an attendee badge for the 1944 Veterans of Foreign Wars convention.

From left to right, Mr. Albert Mills, Past National Committeeman; Mr. Vance Stirrup, Commander American Legion 10th District, Florida; President Harry S. Truman; and Mr. George A. Warren, American Legion Post Commander visit with President Truman while he is on vacation. The gentlemen present President Truman with guyaberas (Cuban Irish linen sport shirts) and a gold medal commemorating his visit to the 1948 American Legion Convention. They are standing on the grounds of the Little White House in Key West, Florida.

From left to right, Mr. Vance Stirrup, Commander American Legion 10th District, Florida; Mr. Albert Mills, Past National Committeeman; President Harry S. Truman; and Mr. George A. Warren, American Legion Post Commander visit with President Truman while he is on vacation. The gentlemen present President Truman with guyaberas (Cuban Irish linen sport shirts) and a gold medal commemorating his visit to the 1948 American Legion Convention. They are standing on the grounds of the Little White House in Key West, Florida.

From left to right, Mr. Vance Stirrup, Commander American Legion 10th District, Florida; Mr. Albert Mills, Past National Committeeman; President Harry S. Truman; and Mr. George A. Warren, American Legion Post Commander visit with President Truman while he is on vacation. The gentlemen present President Truman with guyaberas (Cuban Irish linen sport shirts) and a gold medal commemorating his visit to the 1948 American Legion Convention. They are standing on the grounds of the Little White House in Key West, Florida.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at the annual reunion in Kansas City, Kansas, at the memorial for the dead of the 35th Division.