Vernon Galloway

President Harry S. Truman stands on the steps at the Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri, speaking at the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. Also in the photo are Truman's brother and his wife, J. Vivian Truman and Luella Truman, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, General Harry Vaughan, Truman friend Tom Evans, Independence Postmaster Edgar Hinde, and Blevins Davis.

President Harry S. Truman visiting William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri to receive honorary degree.

President Harry S. Truman visiting William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri to receive honorary degree. This photo is of the Memorial Chapel, with crowds waiting outside to see President Truman.

President Harry S. Truman visiting William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri to receive honorary degree. Harry Vaughan and Clark Clifford can be seen behind Truman.

President Harry S. Truman at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, to receive honorary degree.

Summer view of the home of President Harry S. Truman, at 219 N. Delaware in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken before November 1949, when the fence was erected.

Summer view of the home of President Harry S. Truman, at 219 N. Delaware in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken before November 1949, when the fence was erected. The original photograph was developed incorrectly, reversing the image.

Photo of a childhood home of Harry S. Truman, 909 W. Waldo, Independence, Missouri, in the winter.

Photo of the home of President Harry S. Truman, 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri, in the winter. This photo was taken sometime before November 1949, when the fence was erected.

Photo of the home of President Harry S. Truman, 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri, in the winter. This photo was taken sometime before November 1949, when the fence was erected.