• President Truman with Marine Guard During Trip to Key West
    U.S. Navy
    travel
    military
    Florida
    This photograph is of President Harry S. Truman standing with the Marine Guard during a trip to the Little White House in Key West, Florida, taken on November 15, 1947. Among the Marines pictured is Private First Class Michael Hassett, Captain Robert L. Dennison's orderly. As vice president, Truman became president when President Franklin D. Roosevelt died during his fourth term in office in 1945. He was elected president in his own right during the 1948 election, serving from January 20, 1949 to January 20, 1953. During his second term, Truman was the target of an assassination attempt while living in Blair House during a major White House renovation. He served in the Senate prior to his years in the White House.
  • Postcard of the Harry S. Truman in Uniform
    Unknown
    military
    World War I
    This postcard studio portrait photo of Harry S. Truman wearing his uniform and helmet was taken in France during World War I. Noted on the reverse of the postcard: "Given to John A. Hatfield in France in 1918 - returned to Harry S. Truman in January, 1962." Truman enlisted for service with the National Guard in 1905. During World War I, Truman served as a captain in the Field Artillery, wearing the standard olive drab, M1910 service uniform: breeches that flared out at the thigh, a single-breasted coat with four front pockets, tall lace-up boots, and a helmet. As vice president, Truman became president when President Franklin D. Roosevelt died during his fourth term in office in 1945. He was elected president in his own right during the 1948 election, serving from January 20, 1949 to January 20, 1953. During his second term, Truman was the target of an assassination attempt while living in Blair House during a major White House renovation. He served in the Senate prior to his years in the White House.
  • President Truman on the Flying Bridge of the USS Williamsburg
    U.S. Navy
    transportation
    presidential yachts
    travel
    This photograph is of President Harry S. Truman on the flying bridge of the USS Williamsburg as it sails up the Potomac River on September 2, 1946. President Truman was on the presidential yacht following his vacation cruise to Bermuda. Truman is wearing a suit featuring a double-breasted jacket worn with wide-leg trousers. Known for his huge collection of ties and other accessories, he added his own flair with a handkerchief, contrasting tie, two-tone shoes, and fedora hat. As vice president, Truman became president when President Franklin D. Roosevelt died during his fourth term in office in 1945. He was elected president in his own right during the 1948 election, serving from January 20, 1949 to January 20, 1953. During his second term, Truman was the target of an assassination attempt while living in Blair House during a major White House renovation. He served in the Senate prior to his years in the White House.
  • Harry S. Truman and Friends in His Haberdashery Store
    Unknown
    This photograph from circa 1920 is of future president Harry S. Truman (at left) in the clothing store he and owned with Edward Jacobson. Pictured in the photo, from left to right, alongside Truman are: Francis Berry, Mike Flynn, and Kelsey Cravens. After returning from World War I, Truman opened a haberdashery in Kansas City with his friend Jacobson, with whom he served in the United States Army. Located at 104 West 12th Street, Truman and Jacobson sold men’s shirts, ties, and other furnishings. Though the business ultimately failed, his time in the shop created friendships that played important roles later in his life, such as his long-time tailor, Sol Stolowy. Truman served in the United States Senate prior to his years in the White House. As vice president during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's fourth term, Truman became president upon Roosevelt's death in office in 1945. He was elected president in his own right during the 1948 election, serving from January 20, 1949 to January 20, 1953. During his second term, Truman was the target of an assassination attempt while living in Blair House during a major White House renovation.
  • Harry S. Truman, Age Thirteen
    W.A. Hare and Co.
    portrait
    This photograph of Harry S. Truman, aged 13, wearing a bow tie and glasses, was taken by W.A. Hare and Co. in 1897. Truman is wearing a dark jacket, bow tie, and oval spectacles with a thin metal frame. At the time, children did not typically wear glasses, as they were not as fashionable as other types of eyewear, such as eyeglasses, which did not have side arms. The glasses also prevented him from doing rough activities, which might break them. Truman served in the United States Senate prior to his years in the White House. As vice president during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's fourth term, Truman became president upon Roosevelt's death in office in 1945. He was elected president in his own right during the 1948 election, serving from January 20, 1949 to January 20, 1953. During his second term, Truman was the target of an assassination attempt while living in Blair House during a major White House renovation.
  • President Truman Shakes Hands with a Fan at Senators Game
    Lynn Charles Skeels
    sports
    Washington, D.C.
    Presidential Visit
    This photograph shows President Harry S. Truman shaking hands with a fan at a Washington Senators baseball game on September 8, 1945. The president threw the opening pitch at the match between the Senators and the St. Louis Browns, who hailed from his home state of Missouri. Naval officer and military adviser Admiral William D. Leahy is pictured seated near the president.
  • Harry S. Truman
    Bureau of Engraving and Printing
    portrait
    engraving
    This engraving of President Harry S. Truman was produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Truman became president on April 12, 1945, following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Earlier in his career, he had served as a judge, United States Senator representing his home state of Missouri, and headed the headed the Senate War Investigating Committee during World War II. As president, he witnessed the creation of the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and oversaw United States involvement in the Korean War. Truman served as president until 1953.
  • Johnson and Truman at Kansas City Airport
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    presidential visit
    bill signing
    Air Force One
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman at the Kansas City Municipal Airport on July 30, 1965. President Johnson arrived in Kansas City en route to Independence, Missouri to sign the Social Security Act Amendments at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Johnson chose Independence as the location for the signing in order to include Truman, whose administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at the Medicare/Medicaid Signing
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    presidential visit
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman during the signing of the Social Security Act Amendments, which established Medicare and Medicaid, on July 30, 1965 in Independence, Missouri. President Johnson involved Truman in the signing ceremony because of the Truman administration's endeavors to provide national health insurance for Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at the Medicare/Medicaid Signing
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    presidential visit
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman during the signing of the Social Security Act Amendments, which established Medicare and Medicaid, on July 30, 1965 in Independence, Missouri. President Johnson involved Truman in the signing ceremony because of the Truman administration's endeavors to provide national health insurance for Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at the Medicare/Medicaid Signing
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    presidential visit
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman during the signing of the Social Security Act Amendments, which established Medicare and Medicaid, on July 30, 1965 in Independence, Missouri. President Johnson involved Truman in the signing ceremony because of the Truman administration's endeavors to provide national health insurance for Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at the Medicare/Medicaid Signing
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    presidential visit
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows President Lyndon Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman during the signing of the Social Security Act Amendments, which established Medicare and Medicaid. Johnson involved Truman in the signing ceremony because of the Truman Administration's endeavors to provide national health insurance for Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at the Medicare/Medicaid Signing
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    presidential visit
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman during the signing of the Social Security Act Amendments, which established Medicare and Medicaid in Independence, Missouri on July 30, 1965. President Johnson involved Truman in the signing ceremony because of the Truman Administration's endeavors to provide national health insurance for Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at the Medicare/Medicaid Signing
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    presidential visit
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman during the signing of the Social Security Act Amendments, which established Medicare and Medicaid, on July 30, 1965 in Independence, Missouri. President Johnson involved Truman in the signing ceremony because of the Truman administration's endeavors to provide national health insurance for Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at the Medicare/Medicaid Signing
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    presidential visit
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman during the signing of the Social Security Act Amendments, which established Medicare and Medicaid, on July 30, 1965 in Independence, Missouri. President Johnson involved Truman in the signing ceremony because of the Truman administration's endeavors to provide national health insurance for Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman Together for Medicare Signing
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    presidential visit
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman prior to signing Social Security Act Amendments, which established both Medicare and Medicaid. President Johnson involved Truman with the signing because the Truman administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans. This photograph was taken at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri on July 30, 1965.
  • Johnson and Truman at Kansas City Airport
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    Air Force One
    presidential visit
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman at the Kansas City Municipal Airport on July 30, 1965. President Johnson arrived in Kansas City en route to Independence, Missouri to sign the Social Security Act Amendments at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Johnson chose Independence as the location for the signing in order to include Truman, whose administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at Kansas City Airport
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    Air Force One
    presidential visit
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman at the Kansas City Municipal Airport on July 30, 1965. President Johnson arrived in Kansas City en route to Independence, Missouri to sign the Social Security Act Amendments at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Johnson chose Independence as the location for the signing in order to include Truman, whose administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at Kansas City Airport
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    Air Force One
    presidential visit
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman at the Kansas City Municipal Airport on July 30, 1965. President Johnson arrived in Kansas City en route to Independence, Missouri to sign the Social Security Act Amendments at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Johnson chose Independence as the location for the signing in order to include Truman, whose administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at Kansas City Airport
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    Air Force One
    presidential visit
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman at the Kansas City Municipal Airport on July 30, 1965. President Johnson arrived in Kansas City en route to Independence, Missouri to sign the Social Security Act Amendments at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Johnson chose Independence as the location for the signing in order to include Truman, whose administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at Kansas City Airport
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    Air Force One
    presidential visit
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman at the Kansas City Municipal Airport on July 30, 1965. President Johnson arrived in Kansas City en route to Independence, Missouri to sign the Social Security Act Amendments at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Johnson chose Independence as the location for the signing in order to include Truman, whose administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at Kansas City Airport
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    Air Force One
    presidential visit
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman at the Kansas City Municipal Airport on July 30, 1965. President Johnson arrived in Kansas City en route to Independence, Missouri to sign the Social Security Act Amendments at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Johnson chose Independence as the location for the signing in order to include Truman, whose administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at Kansas City Airport
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    Air Force One
    presidential visit
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman at the Kansas City Municipal Airport on July 30, 1965. President Johnson arrived in Kansas City en route to Independence, Missouri to sign the Social Security Act Amendments at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Johnson chose Independence as the location for the signing in order to include Truman, whose administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at Kansas City Airport
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    Air Force One
    presidential visit
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman at the Kansas City Municipal Airport on July 30, 1965. President Johnson arrived in Kansas City en route to Independence, Missouri to sign the Social Security Act Amendments at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Johnson chose Independence as the location for the signing in order to include Truman, whose administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans.
  • Johnson and Truman at Kansas City Airport
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    bill signing
    Air Force One
    presidential visit
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson and former president Harry S. Truman at the Kansas City Municipal Airport on July 30, 1965. President Johnson arrived in Kansas City en route to Independence, Missouri to sign the Social Security Act Amendments at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Johnson chose Independence as the location for the signing in order to include Truman, whose administration endeavored to provide national health insurance to Americans.