Crowds

President Harry S. Truman bends down to shake hands with two-year-old Walter S. Hummel of Independence, Missouri, upon the President's arrival at the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence to be the guest of honor at a victory rally staged by his fellow townsmen.

Crowd in front of the White House, with band on the front lawn, waiting for President Truman and Vice President Barkley's motorcade to return after the 1948 election. This photograph was part of a series of related photographs described as "President Harry S. Truman on the campaign trail in 1948."

Crowd of people watching the parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, while President Harry S. Truman was there for an official state visit. Original photograph is oversized.

Gathering of people seated at an unidentified outdoor event, evidently in Missouri. There is a bleacher in front that says "Missouri State . . ."

Former President Harry S. Truman turning the first spade of dirt at the site of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Crowds gather at the grave site of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Presidential Library to await the arrival of the casket of former President Harry S. Truman.

Crowds gather at the grave site of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Presidential Library to await the arrival of the casket of former president Harry S. Truman.

Senator Harry S. Truman (fourth from the right, front row) among a crowd in Washington D.C. during the 1940 Missouri Senate Campaign.

A large crowd gathers for the christening and launching ceremonies for the USS Missouri at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York. On the platform, left to right are: Jane Tunstall Lingo, Margaret Truman, Rear Admiral Sherman S. Kennedy, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly. Standing in front of the platform, left is Bess Truman, left center is Drucie Snyder, and center is Senator Harry S. Truman.

Crowd of people on Main Street at unveiling of Andrew Jackson statue on the lawn of the Jackson County Courthouse, Independence, Missouri. Behind them is Kresge's and Bundschu's Dry Goods Store.