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Former President Truman at dedication of the National Guard Memorial Building

Former President Harry S. Truman poses with four veterans of World War I who served in the 129th Field Artillery Battalion under the command of Truman when he was a captain. They are shown at the dedication of a $2 million National Guard Memorial Building in Washington, D.C. Left to right are: Sgt. Eddie Meisburger; Cpl. Ed P. Downey; Truman; Cpl. Frank F. Kunz; and Col. Arthur H. Bell, all from Kansas City, Missouri. (See 66-8429.)

Truman on reviewing platform at 35th Division Reunion, Springfield, Missouri

Snapshot of President Harry S. Truman and others on the reviewing stand as a parade goes by at the 35th Division annual reunion in Springfield, Missouri. Those who can be identified are, left to right, President Harry S. Truman (in light suit), Governor Forrest Smith, Mary Jane Truman, and General A.D. Sheppard. From: Carol M. Klingberg.

V-J Day commemoration sign

Leonard J. Griffin, who was in a Naval Amphibious Communication Unit in the Guam campaign in World War II, stands beside a sign which he made and displayed in his front yard in Northfield, Ohio, during the weekend of September 2, 1995, for the 50th anniversary of the Japanese signing of their surrender. The sign reads "V J Day Remembered Thank You Pres. Truman Rest in Peace."

Truman and others at 35th Division parade

Group of dignitaries and soldiers standing on a reviewing stand during the 35th Division Reunion ceremonies in Little Rock, Arkansas. Those who can be identified are former President Harry S. Truman (third from the right), retired Major General Ralph E. Truman (cousin of former President Truman, second from right), and Warren Osgood (right). Donor: Ralph P. Greathouse, N. Little Rock, Arkansas.