President Truman meeting on May 8, 1951 with Prime Minister David Ben Gurion of Israel and Abba Eban. They presented the menorah as a token of esteem for President Truman's timely recognition of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948.   About the Collection   This collection focuses on the recognition of the State of Israel. It includes 87 documents totaling 351 pages, 32 photographs, and a chronology of events spanning 1939-1949. Supporting materials include a finding aid, U.S.-Israeli Relations Subject Guide. Collection Search: AND OR NOT     Photographs Date                          Thumbnails ca. 1940  People walking near a building, probably in Israel.    View larger version    View complete record   ca. 1948  Photo of Chaim Weizmann.    View larger version    View complete record   May 25, 1948  President Truman with Dr. Chaim Weizmann.    View larger version    View complete record   ca. 1949  Eddie Jacobson (right) and Chaim Weizmann (left).    View larger version    View complete record   October 26, 1949  Eliahu Elath presenting ark to President Truman.    View larger version    View complete record   ca. 1950  Kfar Truman, Israel.    View larger version    View complete record   May 8, 1951  President Truman receiving gifts David Ben-Gurion and Abba Eban.    View larger version    View complete record   May 8, 1951  President Truman, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, and Ambassador H. E. Abba Eban.    View larger version    View complete record   May 17, 1953  Truman with Eddie Jacobson, Kansas City    View larger version    View complete record   January 27, 1956  Former President Truman poses for a bronze bust.    View larger version    View complete record   September 23, 1956  Truman at Past Presidents' Dinner of the Kehilath Israel Synagogue.    View larger version    View complete record   December 5, 1957  Museum case, Truman Library.    View larger version    View complete record   December 5, 1957  Museum case, Truman Library.    View larger version    View complete record   January 6, 1958  Menorah given to President Truman.    View larger version    View complete record   January 7, 1958  Ark, gift from Israel.    View larger version    View complete record   January 7, 1958  Ark and Torah.    View larger version    View complete record   January 7, 1958  Lamp from Israel.    View larger version    View complete record   February 10, 1960  Rabbi Mayerberg and his assistant prepare display.    View larger version    View complete record   February 10, 1960  Rabbi Mayerberg and assistant prepare case.    View larger version    View complete record   February 10, 1960  Rabbi Mayerberg shows Torah to Truman.    View larger version    View complete record   February 10, 1960  Truman talks to Rabbi Mayerberg at Israeli case.    View larger version    View complete record   February 10, 1960  Rabbi Mayerberg and Truman talk at display case.    View larger version    View complete record   February 10, 1960  Truman and Rabbi Mayerberg stand in front of case.    View larger version    View complete record   February 10, 1960  Truman and Rabbi Mayerberg hold the Torah.    View larger version    View complete record   February 10, 1960  Truman and Rabbi Mayerberg hold the Torah.    View larger version    View complete record   February 10, 1960  Truman and Rabbi Mayerberg stand before case.    View larger version    View complete record   February 10, 1960  Truman and Rabbi Mayerberg stand before case.    View larger version    View complete record   April 6, 1960  Israeli Ambassador at the Truman Library.    View larger version    View complete record   April 6, 1960  Israeli Ambassador at the Truman Library.    View larger version    View complete record   April 6, 1960  Israeli Ambassador at the Truman Library.    View larger version    View complete record   April 6, 1960  Israeli Ambassador at the Truman Library.    View larger version    View complete record   ca. 1962  Bonds for Israel.    View larger version    View complete record   ca. 1962  Bonds for Israel campaign.    View larger version    View complete record   ca. 1962  Jewish ladies with Israeli vase.    View larger version    View complete record   ca. 1962  Jewish ladies with Israeli vase.    View larger version    View complete record   November 1969  Ark in the Truman Library.    View larger version    View complete record   November 1969  Ark and Torah in the Truman Library.    View larger version    View complete record

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