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Jacobson, Edward, 1891-1955

Former President Truman, Jack Smith, and Eddie Jacobson

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with John A. (Jack) Smith (center), Special Assistant Governmental Affairs, Continental Airlines, while standing by a Continental Airlines plane. Mr. Smith and Eddie Jacobson (left) accompanied the former President to Denver, Colorado, for a fund-raising speech for the Harry S. Truman Library. From: John A. (Jack) Smith.

Truman and fellow officers at the 129th Field Artillery Canteen, Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma

First Lieutenant Harry Truman (14th from left) enjoying a soft drink with fellow officers, "A jolly bunch at the 129 Field Artillery Canteen, Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma." Those who can be identified are (standing); Morris Sterns, Buck Davis, Ed Harper (1st, 2nd, 3rd from left), Sgt. Edward Jacobson (7th from left) Battery F, First Lt. Walter G. Slagle (10th from left), 2nd Lt. Clyde C. Clark (11th from left), First Lt. William Hubbard (12th from left), First Lt. Harry Truman (14th from left), 2nd Lt. Herbert J. Hale (15th from left), and Dr. James Terrill Brown, 1st Lt. Med.