Wallace H. Graham

Wallace Harry Graham (October 9, 1910^[1] – January 8, 1996) was the Physician to the President (1945-1953) during the presidency of Harry S. Truman.^[2] In April 1950 President Truman sent Graham with a medical team to visit and assist King Ibn Saud, who, among other things, suffered from severe arthritis.^[3] The response from Riyadh was favorable, and the visit helped cement relations between the United States and the Saudi kingdom, which had been strained by the US recognition of Israel.^[3]

PresidentHarry S. Truman

Preceded byRoss T. McIntire
Howard G. Bruenn (served less than one year)

Succeeded byHoward McCrum Snyder

Born(1910-10-09)October 9, 1910

Highland, Kansas

Quick facts Physician to the President, President ...

Wallace H. Graham
Physician to the President
In office 1945–1953
President	Harry S. Truman
Preceded by	Ross T. McIntire Howard G. Bruenn (served less than one year)
Succeeded by	Howard McCrum Snyder
Personal details
Born	(1910-10-09)October 9, 1910 Highland, Kansas
Died	January 4, 1996(1996-01-04) (aged 85) Kansas City, Missouri
Spouse	Velma Ruth Hill
Awards	Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal (3) Croix de guerre (France) Croix de guerre (Belgium) Order of Leopold (Belgium)
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army United States Air Force
Years of service	1936-1970
Rank	Major General
Commands	Physician to the President 1945-1953
Battles/wars	World War II  • Operation Torch  • Operation Overlord  • Operation Market Garden  • Battle of the Bulge

Close