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The dignitaries gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell on the steps of the Memorial Building, Independence, Missouri. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. Among those in the photo are Edgar Hinde (front row, second from the left); President Harry S. Truman (just to the right of the flag on the left); General Harry Vaughan (just to the left of the flag on the right); J. Vivian Truman (behind President Truman); Luella (Mrs. J. Vivian) Truman (next to J.

President Harry S. Truman (center) with his sister Mary Jane (left) and Military Aide General Harry Vaughan (right) at the doorway of a plane. The man in the background on the left is unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) with his sister Mary Jane (left) and Military Aide General Harry Vaughan (right) at the doorway of a plane. The man in the background on the left is unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center, without hat, back to camera) with a group of newsmen and soldiers. An unidentified soldier and General Harry Vaughan (second from left) are talking to Truman. Others in photo are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman speaks at ceremonies held at the United States Group Control Council Headquarters during the first official raising of the United States flag over the headquarters. On the left is General George Patton and General Dwight Eisenhower (second from left). The flag used was the same one that had flown over the Capitol in Washington when war was declared against Germany and since has flown over Casablanca, Algiers, and Rome. (This photo is a part of a larger photo, 66-3450.) President Truman is in Germany for the Potsdam Conference. From: Solomon Bogard.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands behind the podium on the auditorium stage at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, and chats with Col. John A. Riffle (at left). Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Col. John A. Riffle, Chairman, Richards-Gebaur Base Community Council, presents Airman First Class Gerald L. Ingram with a certificate naming him as Airman of the Year for 1963 at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence. Left to right are: Col. Riffle, A1C Ingram, former President Truman, Mrs. Beverly Ingram, and two unidentified men. The party met with the former President and were taken on a tour of the Library by Milton Perry, Curator (not pictured). From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman talks with Col. John A. Riffle, USAF President, Richards-Gebaur Base Community Council, on the parking lot at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, awaiting the release of several thousand balloons advertising the 10th anniversary celebration of the founding of Richards-Gebaur Air Base. The children in the photo are unidentified. The photo is autographed as follows: "Kindest regards to Colonel John Riffle from Harry S. Truman - 2-7-64." From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman talks with Col. John A. Riffle, USAF President, Richards-Gebaur Base Community Council, in the parking lot at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence awaiting the release of several thousand balloons advertising the 10th Anniversary celebration of the founding of Richards-Gebaur Air Base. They are standing in front of a car with a sign which reads: "Grand Prize - compliments of DeBacker-Weidemier." From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Colonel John A. Riffle (third from right), USAF President of the Richards-Gebaur Base Community Council, on the parking lot at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, awaiting release of several thousand balloons advertising the 10th anniversary celebration of the founding of Richards-Gebaur Air Base. Others in the photo are unidentified. (See also 82-10-1 thru 4.) From: Col. John A. Riffle.