Thomas Hart Benton speaking at mural dedication at the Harry S. Truman Library

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People Pictured

Benton, Rita Piacenza, 1896-1975

Benton, Thomas Hart, 1889-1975

Grover, Wayne Clayton, 1906-1970

Lloyd, David D. (David Demarest), 1911-1962

Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Warren, Earl, 1891-1974

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Credit:

Cecil H. Schrepfer

Harry S. Truman Library

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Thomas Hart Benton addressing the gathering at the dedication of the mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West." At left, Eugene Savage, Rita Benton, former president Harry S. Truman, David D. Lloyd, Chief Justice Earl Warren, Wayne Grover, archivist of the United States, and Bess Wallace Truman seated.

Date(s)

April 15, 1961

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Thomas Hart Benton speaking at mural dedication at the Harry S. Truman Library