President Truman Collection

Dewey Defeats Truman Newspaper
St. Louis, MIssouri: November, 1948. President Harry Truman holds up a copy of the Chicago Daily Tribune declaring his defeat to Thomas Dewey in the presidential election

Meeting King George VI Of England President Truman
EDITORIAL The meeting of King George VI of England and President Truman on board the British battle-cruiser HMS "Renown", Plymouth, 2 August, 1945. George VI, 1895 - 1952

Potsdam Conference 1945 Mr Attlee President Truman
EDITORIAL The Potsdam Conference, 1945. Front row from left to right: Mr Attlee, President Truman and Stalin. Back row from left to right: Admiral Leahy, Mr. Ernest Bevin, Mr J Byrnes and M Molotov

The "Big Three"round table conference opens, as leaders of the victorious
The " Big Three" round table conference opens, as leaders of the victorious Allied Nations gather to discuss future policies

Winston Churchill greeting President Truman on arrival at the Prime Ministers residence in Potsdam for a dinner party with Josef Stalin. 23 July 1945

Truman Receives Rocket Models, 1961. Creator: NASA
Truman Receives Rocket Models, 1961. On November 3, 1961 former President Harry S. Truman visited the newly opened NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C

Truman and Webb at NASA Headquarters, 1961. Creator: NASA
Truman and Webb at NASA Headquarters, 1961. On November 3, 1961 former President Harry S. Truman visited newly opened the NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C

The third meeting of the "Big Three"Berlin conference
The third meeting of the " Big Three" Berlin conference, which the three Foreign Secretaries also attended. In the background are Premier Stalin

President Truman stopping to chat to one of the Guard of Honour at Winston Churchills Berlin residence on arriving there for lunch

President Truman arriving at Winston Churchills Berlin residence for lunch. The 2nd Battalion of the Scots Guards provided the Guard of Honour on the front lawn while a Royal Marine band played

Mr Churchill, President Truman and Generalissimo Stalin linking hands outside the Prime Ministers residence in Potsdam. Circa July 1945

Winston Churchill and President Truman shake hands on the steps of the latters residence in Potsdam. This was the first time they had met since Mr Truman became President. 23rd July 1945

Truman and his Military Advisors, 1949. Creator: Augustus Vincent Tack
Truman and his Military Advisors, 1949

Warm Handshake Between Premier and President, 1945
Warm Handshake Between Premier and President, 1942. Winston Churchill meeting President Truman for the first time on the eve of the Potsdam conference on July 17th, 1945

Harry Truman and MacArthur
Wake Island, Pacific Ocean: October 15, 1950. President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur meet at Wake Island

Truman Gets New Shoes
Brockton, Massachusetts: October 18, 1952 President Truman displays a pair of shoes presented to him by Mayor Lucey (r) in this shoe center as the President continued his whistle stop tour of New

Harry Truman Press Conference
Washington, D.C.: May 24, 1946. Truman concluding a press conference about the ongoing railroad strike, declaring that if the workers were not back on the job the next day

Truman, Kennedy, And Symington
St. Louis, MIssouri: October 3, 1960 Former President Harry S. Truman greets Senator John F. Kennedy as the Democratic candidate for President arrives for a speaking engagement

Presidential Yacht At Sea
Atlantic Ocean: August, 1946. The Presidential yacht, Williamsburg, has rough going in choppy seas as it heads to Bermuda with President Truman aboard

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President Truman was a pivotal figure in American history, leading the nation through some of its most challenging times. From his unexpected victory over Dewey to his involvement in international conferences, Truman left an indelible mark on the world stage. One iconic image that captures Truman's resilience is the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman Newspaper" photograph. Despite initial predictions of defeat, Truman emerged victorious and proved that he was a force to be reckoned with. Another significant event in Truman's presidency was the "Big Three" round table conference. As leader of the victorious nations, he sat alongside other world leaders to discuss post-war strategies and shape global policies for years to come. Truman's interest in science and technology is evident in photographs like "Truman Receives Rocket Models. " This image shows him being presented with models by NASA, highlighting his commitment to advancing scientific research during his time as president. In another photo at NASA Headquarters, we see Truman alongside James Webb. Their collaboration demonstrates their shared vision for progress and innovation. Truman also valued military advice, as shown in the picture featuring him with his military advisors. His dedication to national security is evident as they strategize together during this critical period. The warm handshake between Premier Stalin and President Truman symbolizes their efforts towards diplomacy amidst tense relations between their respective countries. It showcases Truman's commitment to finding common ground even during challenging times. The Berlin conference brought together Churchill, Stalin, and Truman once again. The third meeting of the "Big Three" demonstrated their ongoing collaboration and determination to rebuild Europe after World War II. Even amidst official engagements abroad, President Truman took time out for personal interactions such as chatting with one of the Guard of Honour outside Winston Churchill's residence or arriving for lunch at Churchill's Berlin residence. These moments humanize him as a leader who cared about connecting with people on a personal level. Lastly, images capturing handshakes between Churchill and Truman on various occasions highlight their strong alliance and shared values.