Boy Scouts

Boy and Girl Scouts of America (at podium) addressing the audience at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri during the 4th of July program. Mr. Gerlich (at right) among unidentified others.

Former President Harry S. Truman standing with a group of scouts during a visit to the Truman Library. In the back row, left to right: Glen R. Bailey, Sr.; Roger Hershey; Richard Closson, Jr.; former President Truman; Ridge Sechrist; Carl Withee; and Richard W. Closson, Sr. Front row, left to right: Judy Ackerman; Sue Lane Terry; Joseph Kessler; Diane Hunter; and Ruie Ann Ireland.

Boy Scouts and others at the Liberty Bell on the grounds of the Truman Presidential Library during the Fourth of July 1960 celebration.

Boy Scouts at the Liberty Bell on the grounds of the Truman Presidential Library during the Fourth of July 1960 celebration.

President Harry S. Truman (seated in front) surrounded by Eagle Scouts. The Boy Scouts are commemorating their 40th Anniversary and invited President Truman to their 2nd National Jamboree at Valley, Forge, Pennsylvania.

President Harry S. Truman (seated in front) surrounded by Eagle Scouts. The Boy Scouts are commemorating their 40th Anniversary and here, invited President Truman to their 2nd National Jamboree at Valley, Forge, Pennsylvania.

Photo of President Harry S. Truman shaking hands with Bobby Joplin, 14, after awarding him the Eagle Scout Badge at breakfast ceremonies in the Majestic Hotel, Caruthersville, Missouri, where the President went to attend an American Legion Fair on October 7th. From: Beth Gore.

Group of Boy Scouts. Left to Right: (seated) Drew Flemming, Scotland; Arthur Mills, Rosedale, New York; Ken Johnstone, London, England. (standing) John Wenninger, England; Alan Williams, Wales; Junior Watts, England; Pat Massey, Jersey Channel Islands; Patrick McBryde, North Ireland. Photo sent to President Truman by Arthur Mills.

President Harry S. Truman addressing 50,000 Boy Scouts assembled for their National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

A Boy Scout and Girl Scout ring the Liberty Bell replica at the Liberty Bell Replica Dedication Ceremony at Harry S. Truman Library. The names of the scouts are not known.