Dedication services

James E. Webb, Secretary and Treasurer of Sperry Gyroscope Company, stands with a large group during ground breaking for their new building in Lake Success, New York. Mr. Webb is front row, third from the left with hat in hand.

Margaret Truman (right), with Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly and Admiral Kennedy, preparing to break a champagne bottle on the bow of the USS Missouri to christen it.

Senator Harry S. Truman (left) and Vice Admiral Herbert F. Leary (right) shaking hands at the launching of the USS Missouri.

Senator Harry S. Truman, daughter Margaret Truman, wife Bess Truman, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly at the christening and launching of the battleship USS Missouri.

Senator Harry S. Truman, daughter Margaret Truman, wife Bess Truman, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly at the christening and launching of the battleship USS Missouri.

From left to right, Margaret Truman, Senator Harry S. Truman, Jane Tunstall Lingo, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly standing near the bow of the USS Missouri as Margaret prepares to christen the ship with a bottle of champagne.

From left to right, Senator Harry S. Truman, daughter Margaret Truman, Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly, and Bess W. Truman at the christening and launching of the battleship USS Missouri. Others in the photo are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman laying the cornerstone for the new General Accounting Office Building in Washington, D. C.

General scene from the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library.