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Daniel, Clifton Truman, 1957-

Former President Harry S. Truman and Clifton Truman Daniel, Christmas 1959

Former president Harry S. Truman poses for a photograph with his grandson Clifton Truman Daniel during a Christmas visit in 1959. Daniel is riding the rocking horse he received from Santa. On the back of the photograph is a note: "Clifton Truman Daniel riding the rocking horse that Santa Claus brought him for Christmas 1959. When he fell off and started to bawl, former Captain Harry Truman, Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, issued a stern order: "Get back on the horse and ride 'im. Clifton shut up an did as he was told. (author's photo)."

Former President Harry S. Truman at the Train Station with His Grandson

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) smiles broadly as he carries his grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel away from the train. Margaret Truman Daniel walks on front of the president. Behind her is her mother, former First Lady Bess Truman. Margaret Truman Daniel and her son traveled to Independence, Missouri for Christmas. All others are unidentified.