Collection Truman White House 1945 - 1953
President Harry S. Truman was close to his friends and associates, had a grin for strangers, but could be less...
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President Harry S. Truman was close to his friends and associates, had a grin for strangers, but could be less...
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the only army general elected president in the twentieth century. His achievements were many — he was an...
Whether by hoof, air, waterway, road, or rail, the President’s access to reliable transportation is essential during their time in...
Born Thelma Catherine Ryan on March 16, 1912, in Ely, Nevada, "Pat" Nixon acquired her nickname within hours. Her father called her...
Mamie Eisenhower's bangs and sparkling blue eyes were as much trademarks of an administration as the president's famous grin. Her...
Wearing the white dress she had purchased for her husband's inaugural ceremonies in March 1829, Rachel Donelson Jackson was buried at...
Bringing to the presidency his vast experience as commanding general of the victorious forces in Europe during World War II,...
Chester Alan Arthur's beloved "Nell" died of pneumonia on January 12, 1880. That November, when he was elected vice president, he was...
"Nellie" Herron was born in 1861, and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She studied music with enthusiasm, attending a private school...
There was little resemblance between the petulant invalid who came to the White House with William McKinley in March 1897 and...
Many presidents have enjoyed the sport of fishing. This pastime provides an opportunity to relax or to enjoy the sportsman’s...
Artists often use studies or sketches to develop their final compositions, and this is especially true of portrait painters. Prominent...