Birthdays

From left to right, J. W. Porter (Kansas City Star), unidentified man, Mike Westwood, Jana Jessee and former President Harry S. Truman at Mr. Truman's 76th birthday party, held at the Truman Library. Randall Jessee is standing behind Mr. Westwood.

From left to right, Mike Westwood, former President Harry S. Truman, and Sam Feeback at Mr. Truman's 76th birthday at the Truman Library. Standing the background is Jana Jessee and Randall Jessee (obscured by Mr. Westwood).

Former President Harry S. Truman surrounded by a group of ladies around his 76th birthday cake, at the celebration given by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. The celebration took place at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman with an unidentified boy at his 76th birthday party, held at the Truman Library and sponsored by the Press of Independence and Kansas City.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) with the son of photographer Vernon Galloway (left) at Mr. Truman's 76th birthday celebration held at the Truman Library. The party was sponsored by the Press of Independence and Kansas City.

Former President Harry S. Truman cutting his 76th birthday cake, given to him by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. Several unidentified ladies are grouped around Mr. Truman. The event was held at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman with a group of unidentified children at the birthday party given to Mr. Truman on his 76th birthday by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. The event took place at the Truman Library.

Birthday cake given to Mr. Truman on his 76th birthday by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. The party was held at the Truman Presidential Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) and Thomas Hart Benton (foreground, left) at Mr. Truman's birthday party at the Truman Library, given by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. Ray James, WDAF, in background with others.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) and artist Thomas Hart Benton (foreground, left) at Mr. Truman's birthday party at the Truman Library, given by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. Mike Westwood (left, in hat) and Randall Jessee (to right of Westwood) in background with others.