Kansas City Star

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) carries two suitcases as he walks through a building, with two unidentified men walking beside him and another unidentified man walking behind him and carrying another suitcase.

President Harry S. Truman deplanes after he arrives in Kansas City, Missouri to spend Christmas Day with his family in Independence.

Bess Truman (seated, left) and former President Harry S. Truman (seated, right) are preparing to be interviewed from the study of their home in Independence, Missouri by daughter Margaret in New York, through the Columbia Broadcasting TV. Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (foreground, right) and Bess W. Truman (foreground, left) near the end of their journey from Washington, starting up the walk to their home at 219 Delaware, Independence, Missouri. Mayor Robert Weatherford (background, left) and Mrs. Weatherford are in the background.

President Harry S. Truman leaves his home in Independence, Missouri to deliver belated Christmas gifts to his family in Grandview. Others in the background are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (far left) meets with unidentified officers of the 76th Division in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center, in civilian clothes) meets with unidentified officers of the 76th Division in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) meets with unidentified officers of the 76th Division in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry Truman (center) meets with unidentified officers of the 76th Division in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (far left behind desk) meets with unidentified officers of the 76th Division in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library.