Physical measurements

Letter to a Lieutenant who is wanting to design a figure of President Truman. He is requesting measurements to use.

14 April 1950

Dear Lieutenant:

I don't know how much material and how many vital statistics are necessary for making a six inch figurine but I am glad to be as helpful as possible.

The President is about five feet nine inches and weighs about one hundred and seventy-eight. He has a hat size of seven and three-eighths and a shoe size of nine C. Wears a fifteen - thirty-three shirt and has a chest measure of forty inches. He usually wears gray, blue, or brown suits and gray, tan, or brown hats. The President could be called a careful dresser. His hat and shoes are in keeping with his suit. His socks, tie, and shirt are in harmony or proper contrast. I have never seen him when he was not neatly and tastefully dressed.

I hope this gives you the necessary information.

Sincerely,

HARRY H. VAUGHAN
Major General, U. S. Army (Res)
Military Aide to the President


Lieutenant Max E.R. Keiffer
209 Ming
Warrensburg, Missouri

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