Cecil H. Schrepfer

Led by an unidentified officer, former President Harry S. Truman approaches an automobile. He is in Lamar, Missouri, for the dedication of his birthplace as an historic site.

A rear view of the speaker's platform in Lamar, MO, during the dedication of former President Harry S. Truman's birthplace.

A rear view of the speaker's platform in Lamar, MO, during the dedication of former President Harry S. Truman's birthplace.

A crowd gathers around a speaker's platform in Lamar, MO. In background, walking down the steps of the stage are former President Harry S. Truman (in hat), Randall Jessee, and unidentified others.

A crowd gathers for the dedication of former President Harry S. Truman's birthplace in Lamar, MO.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with Senator Stuart Symington (left) while in Lamar, MO, for the dedication of Truman's birthplace as an historic site.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) and Senator Stuart Symington (second from the right) meet in Lamar, MO for the dedication of Truman's birthplace.

Unidentified newsmen and photographers wait to interview and photograph former President Harry S. Truman and James Farley.

Unidentified newsmen and photographers wait to interview and photograph former President Truman and James Farley.

Unidentified newsmen and photographers wait to interview and photograph former President Harry S. Truman and James Farley.