Truman, Harry. S. (1884 - 1972) Truman at the Piano - Original Press PhotographOriginal 1953 press photograph showing the former president playing the piano with a broad smile, as soldiers and others look on politely. The press clipping on the verso, dated March 23 1953, reads: "Probably one of the country's best known hobbies is that of Harry Truman, former president, whose piano playing has been the object of much political humor. But piano playing known no party loyalty, because "Ike" Eisenhower also plays the harmonica and