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President Truman seated at a dining room table in his home in Independence as he prepares to light the White House Christmas Tree

President Harry S. Truman is shown seated at a dining room table in his home in Independence as he prepares to light the White House Christmas Tree by pressing a telegraphic buzzer. This was combined with a radio address to the nation recorded on December 22 before President Truman left for Independence.

A photo showing President Truman playing a few selections on his new United Nations spinet piano

A 10 x 14 photo showing President Truman playing a few selections on his new United Nations spinet piano, presented to him by the National Recreation Association as part of National Music Week. The piano is a specially designed composite from material contributed by various United Nations countries. Standing behind the President in the light suit is Justin Miller, President, National Association of Broadcasters.

President Truman watching Paul Carrino play a spinet piano made from material from various United Nations countries

A 10 x 14 photo showing Paul Carrino playing a tune on the new United Nations spinet piano which was presented to President Truman by the National Recreation Association as part of National Music Week. The piano is made of a specially designed composite from material contributed by various United Nations countries. Standing behind Mr. Carrino is the President and second from the left is Justin Miller, President, National Association of Broadcasters.

President Truman Poses in the White House Bowling Alley with Paraplegic Veterans

President Harry S. Truman (in light suit) poses with a bowling ball with Gerald A. Kopp (seated in wheelchair, left), Gordon W. Scott (seated in wheelchair, center), and Leo L. Ladouceur (seated in wheelchair, right) in the White House Bowling Alley. The men are winners in the ten pin bowling competition sponsored by the Bowlers Victory Legion and held within the Veterans Administration Paraplegic Centers. In the background, second from right, is Press Secretary Charles Ross. News photographers are visible in the foreground. This 11 x 14 photo is similar to 59-1281-1 but a better print.