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Independence, Missouri Mayor Roger Sermon (standing at podium) speaking at event at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints Auditorium. The event is celebrating the first homecoming of President Harry S. Truman (seated in front row, left) since becoming President. Seated behind President Truman is Major General Harry Vaughan and Captain James K. Vardaman.

President Harry S. Truman (on left in foreground) at the Auditorium of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Independence, Missouri. This is his first trip back to Independence since becoming President. Standing in the front row, far left is unidentified, Matthew Connelly, Major General Harry Vaughan and Captain James K. Vardaman.

President Harry S. Truman (on left in foreground) at the Auditorium of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Independence, Missouri. This is his first trip back to Independence since becoming President. Seated in the front row, far left is Major General Harry Vaughan and Captain James K. Vardaman.

President Harry S. Truman (on left in foreground) at the Auditorium of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Independence, Missouri. This is his first trip back to Independence since becoming President. Seated in the front row, far left is Major General Harry Vaughan and Captain James K. Vardaman.

President Harry S. Truman (fourth from right), surrounded by Secret Service agents, takes his daily walk in Independence, Missouri. General Harry Vaughan can be seen directly behind the President's shoulder, on the left. Others are unidentified. From: Evelyn Friedlander.

President Harry S. Truman (third from left) and Britain's former Prime Minister (right), stand behind the podium after having received honorary degrees from Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri. Standing behind President Truman is Clark Clifford (left) and Brig. General Harry Vaughan (second from left). From: Hathon M. Fields, Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman (center) and Great Britain's former Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, stand behind the podium after having received honorary degrees from Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri. On the far right is Dr. Franc McCluer, President of the College. Winston Churchill also made his famous "Iron Curtain" speech this date. Clark Clifford and Harry Vaughan are in the background. From: Hathon M. Fields, Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium during the playing of the National Anthem prior to introducing Britain's former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who is the main speaker. Both he and Mr. Churchill are to receive honorary degrees from Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, this date. Mr. Churchill is on the President's left, and Dr. Franc McCluer, President of Westminster College, is on his right. Behind the President on the left is Brig. General Harry Vaughan and on the right is Phil M. Donnelly, Governor of the state of Missouri. The other men are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right) waves his hat to the crowd as Winston Churchill (center), Britain's former Prime Minster, enjoys one of his famous cigars while standing on the front porch of the residence of Dr. Franc McCluer, President of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, where the two are to receive honorary degrees this date. Phil M. Donnelly, Governor of the state of Missouri, is at left. Dr. Franc McCluer is directly behind Mr. Churchill. The woman is unidentified. From: Hathon M. Fields, Independence, Missouri.

General Frank E. Lowe observing the front lines during the Korean War. The lead tank of the attacking force is in the background. Note enemy truck overturned. Near Souza, Korea.