Benny, Jack, 1894-1974

Former President Harry S. Truman cutting his birthday cake at his 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Henry Talge, former President Truman, Jack Benny.

Former President Harry S. Truman preparing to cut his birthday cake at his 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Dr. Samuel Mayerberg, Henry Talge, former President Truman, Jack Benny, and George L. Goldman.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. At the head table, from left to right: Henry Talge, former President Truman, Jack Benny, former Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson (standing), George Goldman, Rev. Harold M. Hunt, former Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (partly obscured), two unidentified men.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Jack Benny, George L. Goldman (behind microphone), Rev. Harold M. Hunt, former Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (obscured by Hunt), remainder unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right, Thomas Hart Benton, Samuel Mayerberg, Henry Talge, former President Harry S. Truman, Jack Benny (standing), Reverend Harold M. Hunt, two unidentified men, and Randall Jessee. Portrait of John Snyder in left background.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. At the head table, from left to right: unidentified; former Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson; former Attorney General James McGranery; Thomas Hart Benton; Samuel Mayerberg; former President Truman; Jack Benny; remainder unidentified. All others unidentified.

General scene from former President Harry S. Truman's 77th birthday luncheon, held at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. At the head table, from left to right: former President Truman; Jack Benny; George Goldman; Rev. Harold M. Hunt; Randall Jessee (standing behind Hunt); remainder unidentified.

Head table at former President Harry S. Truman's birthday luncheon at the Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: six unidentified men; James P. McGranery; Thomas Hart Benton; Dr. Samuel Mayerberg; Henry Talge; former President Harry S. Truman; Jack Benny; and George Goldman.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeting American Field Service student Renee-Claude Laurent of France at Mr. Truman's 77th birthday party. Comedian Jack Benny is seated next to President Truman. All others are unidentified. Same as 69-853.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeting American Field Service student Miho Fujimori of Japan at Mr. Truman's 77th birthday party. Comedian Jack Benny is seated next to President Truman. All others are unidentified. Same as 69-851.