International News Photos

President Harry S. Truman addressing Congress regarding the threat of Communism to freedom in Europe.

President Harry S. Truman waves his hat for photographers while at the airport. He is leaving for New York City to address the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) accepts a gift (probably a membership card) from member of the Order of Ahepa, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. From left to right are: Chris Garrison, Secretary of the Kansas City chapter; Thomas Kapsemalis, President of the Kansas City chapter; President Truman; and William Helis, President of the Order of Ahepa.

Solid gold Honorary Membership Card presented to President Harry S. Truman on behalf of forty-one thousand citizens of West New York, N. J. for their Golden Jubilee.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shown in the oval office with Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn (seated). Standing L to R are Young Democrats Mrs. Roy Baker, Roy Baker (President) and Mrs. Theodora Hansen (Vice President).

President Harry S. Truman waving his hat as he leaves the House of Representatives after delivering the State of the Union address to the 80th Congress.

Herbert N. Wilson, chairman of Jackson County, MO Red Cross presents President Truman with his American Red Cross card.

Crowd shot of President Harry S. Truman standing at the podium at Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at the Statler Hotel. President Truman also spoke at a second Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at the Mayflower Hotel later in the evening.

President Harry S. Truman is presented with a replica of a medal worn by George Washington, the first President to be a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. From left to right: John J. Reilly, Judge Vincent A. Carroll, President Truman, and John W. Laird.

L to R: Spike Jones and Margaret Truman on stage at Correspondents Association Dinner.