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

Horse-drawn cart for Trumans Brewery in Ashford, Kent
Delightful horse-drawn cart for Trumans Brewery in Ashford, Kent. Trumans Brewery (founded in 1666) of Brick Lane in the Spitalfields area of London eventually closed in 1989. Date: circa 1910s

A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND. Lithograph poster, 1948, by Ben Shahn for the Progressive Party, satirizing the popular 1945 photograph of Harry Truman playing a piano adorned by actress Lauren Bacall;

Harrys Truman
Portrait of Harrys Truman (1884-1972), 33rd President of the United States, 1945-53

Portraits of Royal Dogs
Portraits of Queen Victorias Stag Hounds. Left to Right: Troilus, Truant, Dragsman, Truman, Rummemede & Traveller

(1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. Photographed 1945
HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. Photographed 1945

Wwii: Potsdam Conference
WWII: POTSDAM CONFERENCE. Premier Joseph Stalin, President Harry S. Truman and Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill on the opening day of the Potsdam Conference: oil over a photograph, 17 July 1945

TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972). Portrait of Harry S. Truman. Engraving

TRUMAN CAPOTE (1924-1984). American writer. Photographed c1966

The Rival Buses. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard from Punch, 1947, caricaturing U. S
COLD WAR: BALKANS, 1947. The Rival Buses. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard from Punch, 1947, caricaturing U.S. President Harry Truman (left)

St Swithins Church in Cannon Street, Central London. Picture shows the extensive bomb damage after the church was bombed in The Blitz on 10th May 1941 (***this actual date to be confirmed***)

USS Harrys Truman
American Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Harrys Truman is pictured during flying operations in the company of HMS Somerset in the Mediterranean

Where To? American cartoon comment, 1947, on President Trumans request for $400 million from Congress to defend
TRUMAN DOCTRINE CARTOON. Where To? American cartoon comment, 1947, on President Trumans request for $400 million from Congress to defend the vulnerable countries of Greece

Hole batting to Truman in final test
Australian cricketer Hole batting to Fred Truman in the Final Test. England field L-R Hutton, Laker, Lock, Bailey, Bedser, Edrich and Evans Date: 1953

Truman's Sparkling Ale

Churchill, Truman and Stalin at the Potsdam Conference
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965), American President Harrys Truman (1884-1972) and Soviet Prime Minister Joseph Stalin (1878-1953)

US President Harry Truman and General Douglas Mc Arthur during the Korean War (1950-1953)
LSE4311566 US President Harry Truman and General Douglas Mc Arthur during the Korean War (1950-1953), in " The Korean War", China, 1959, Coll

Men looking for work, Canning Town, London
Men meet early morning, looking to be hired for work, Canning Town, London. Date: circa 1930s

Event Horizon
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John Fashanu celebrates his winning goal that puts Wimbledon into the semi finals of the FA Cup 1988. He is joined by team mate, number 4, Vinnie Jones to enjoy the moment

Paul Gascoigne, on the ball for Newcastle United, is chased by Wimbledon player Vinnie Jones in The FA Cup 5th round match at St James Park, Newcastle. Wimbledon won the match 3 - 1

Camberwell, London, 1850. Artist: JT Wilson
Camberwell, London, 1850; view of the Joiners Arms Inn

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 S. Truman President Usa Government
Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), 33rd President of the United States of America, Official White House Portrait, 1945. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG)

Not a Generals Job. American cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick, 1951, published the day before President Harry S
FIRING OF MacARTHUR. Not a Generals Job. American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1951, published the day before President Harry S

American cartoon by L. J. Roche, 1951, showing President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State Dean Acheson
FIRING OF MacARTHUR. American cartoon by L.J. Roche, 1951, showing President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State Dean Acheson

Bethurums Contact
Aura Rhanes, from the planet Clarion, encountered by Truman Bethurum in the California desert

Ufos / Bethurum Contact
The scow - an alien spacecraft from the planet Clarion, with whose occupants Truman Bethurum became quite friendly Date: 1952

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

WW2 - Propaganda first day cover - Truman and ghost of FDR
WW2 - Propaganda first day cover - US President Harry Truman and the ghost of FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) - President during WW1

President Truman and Churchills formal and informal talks
Bringing " frankness and warmth" back into Anglo-American relations: President Truman and Churchills formal and informal talks; and Churchills visit to congress. Date: 1952

Royal Wedding- coat-of-arms and selection of wedding present
The coat-of-arms of the newly married couple, Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. The opposite pages shows a selection of wedding presents, including a filly foal from H.H

EISENHOWER INAUGURATION. Incoming president Dwight D. Eisenhower departs the White House with his predecessor Harry Truman for inaugural ceremonies at the United States Capitol

POTSDAM CONFERENCE, 1945. Representatives of the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States meet in occupied Potsdam, Germany after the conclusion of the war in Europe

MARGARET TRUMAN (1924-2008). American singer and writer; daughter of Harry S. Truman. Rehearsing before an NBC radio broadcast featuring performances by children of members of Congress, 4 May 1939

HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. Photographed at a U.S. Senate hearing investigating corruption in the railroad industry while serving as acting chair of the relevant

AMERICANS IN BERLIN, 1945. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, General George S. Patton, and President Harry S. Truman watching as the American flag is raised at Berlin, July 1945

Winston Churchill (1874-1965) President Truman (1884-1972) and Joseph Stalin (1879-1953)
XJL215040 Winston Churchill (1874-1965) President Truman (1884-1972) and Joseph Stalin (1879-1953) at the Potsdam Conference, July 1945 (coloured photo) by English School

THOMAS HUTCHINSON (1711-1780). American colonial administrator. Oil painting by Edward Truman, 1741

SIOUX CITIZENSHIP, 1907. A U. S. allotting surveyor (center) and his interpreter
SIOUX CITIZENSHIP, 1907. A U.S. allotting surveyor (center) and his interpreter (left) granting citizenship to Oglala Sioux Native American chief American Horse on the Pine Ridge reservation in South

Juan T Trippe left is presented with the Harmon Trophy
Juan T. Trippe, left, is presented with the Harmon Trophy for contributions in aviation by President Harry S. Truman in ceremonies at the White House in Washington in 1947. Date: 1947

Harrys Truman (1884-1972) 33rd President of USA

Clement Attlee, Harry Truman, and Joseph Stalin, seated outdoors at the Potsdam (Berlin) conference in 1945

Omar Nelson Bradley (1893-1981) American general, U. S. Army field commander in both North Africa
Omar Nelson Bradley (1893-1981) American general, U.S. Army field commander in both North Africa and Europe during the Second World War

George Calett Marshall (1880-1959) American soldier and military leader. Chief of Staff of the US Army. Appointed Secretary of State by President Truman in 1945 he headed the European Recovery Plan

Potsdam Conference July 1945: The Allied leaders, left to right, Clement Atlee (Britain), Harry Truman (USA) and Joseph Stalin (USSR)

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

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"Truman: A Man of Many Faces and Moments in History" From his iconic lithograph poster satirizing the political landscape to his unexpected victory, Harry Truman proved that a good man is indeed hard to find. In 1948, as the Democratic presidential candidate, he found himself accompanied by none other than Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey in a comical twist of fate. But Truman's journey didn't start there; it began long before when he served as the 33rd President of the United States from 1945 to 1953. Captured in a photograph from 1945, we see a determined leader ready to face the challenges ahead during World War II and beyond. Yet amidst his political endeavors, Truman had an unlikely connection with Trumans Brewery in Ashford, Kent - a horse-drawn cart serving as a reminder of his humble beginnings and perhaps foreshadowing his rise to power. One cannot discuss Truman without mentioning pivotal moments like the Potsdam Conference during WWII or his controversial decision to remove General Douglas MacArthur from command in Korea. These events placed him under scrutiny but showcased his unwavering commitment to making tough decisions for the greater good. Beyond politics, another Truman made waves - Truman Capote. The American writer captured hearts with his literary genius and left an indelible mark on literature. Photographed multiple times throughout his career, Capote's enigmatic presence mirrored that of our beloved president. Intriguingly enough, even sports found its way into this captivating narrative. With "Hole batting to Truman, " we witness how diverse interests can intertwine within one individual's story. Truman may have faced countless challenges throughout history but emerged victorious time and again. Whether through satire or leadership decisions that shaped nations or even artistic brilliance displayed by writers like Capote – this name holds significance across various realms. So let us remember Harry S.