Abbie Rowe

A covered wagon drawn by two white mules passes in front of the reviewing platform (in the distance) on which President Harry S. Truman and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela were sitting in Bolivar, Missouri. The ceremonies marked the presence of President Truman and his dedication of a statue honoring Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri.

Informal portrait of Bess Truman seated at her secretary-type desk in the Truman living quarters at the White House. From: Truman Home.

Mary Jane Truman (first from left), Margaret Truman (second from left), First Lady Bess W. Truman (fifth from left), and other ladies (unidentified) watch the parade in Bolivar, Missouri. The parade was part of the dedication ceremonies for a statue of Simon Bolivar, which President Harry S. Truman was in town to dedicate.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, right), President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (front row, left), and other dignitaries, standing on the reviewing platform during ceremonies marking the presence of President Truman in Bolivar, Missouri to dedicate a statue to Simon Bolivar. Standing behind President Truman is Missouri Governor Phil Donnelly. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela and other unidentified dignitaries sitting on the reviewing platform, watching ceremonies marking the presence of President Truman in Bolivar, Missouri to dedicate a statue to Simon Bolivar. The presidential party is seen from the rear. President Truman (left) and President Gallegos (right) are seated in the first row of the reviewing box.

President Harry S. Truman (sitting, farthest), President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (sitting, closest) and other unidentified dignitaries, sitting on the reviewing platform, watching ceremonies marking the presence of President Truman in Bolivar, Missouri and the dedication of a statue of Simon Bolivar.

Drum majors, probably from Bolivar High School, passing before the reviewing platform (not visible) on which Harry S. Truman and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela were sitting, in Bolivar, Missouri. These ceremonies marked the presence of President Truman in Bolivar to dedicate a statue to Simon Bolivar. All in photo are unidentified.

A wagon pulled by four mules, passing before a reviewing stand (not visible) on which President Harry S. Truman and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela were sitting, during ceremonies marking to dedicate a statue to Simon Bolivar.

Airplanes passing over the county courthouse in Bolivar, Missouri during ceremonies to dedicate a statue of Simon Bolivar. The ceremonies were attended by President Harry S. Truman and Venezuelan President Romulo Gallegos (not pictured).

Young women from Bolivar High School passing before the reviewing platform on which President Harry S. Truman and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela were sitting in Bolivar, Missouri. President Truman and President Gallegos were present to dedicate a statue of Simon Bolivar.