Dedications (Monuments, etc.)

President Harry S. Truman at ribbon-cutting ceremonies for a new section of Truman Road through Independence, Missouri. Standing to the left of President Truman is Mayor Robert Weatherford and Mr. Truman's brother, Vivian Truman. The man with his back to the camera is unidentified. They are at Truman Road and Main Street; the old fire station is behind them.

Jackson County Presiding Judge Harry S. Truman is speaking at the dedication of the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri. From: Edmund Trissell.

President Harry S. Truman holds a pair of scissors as he prepares to cut the ribbon opening the Charles O. Andrews causeway across Lake Estelle, Orlando, Florida. On his left are Charles O. Andrews, Jr., and Mrs. Andrews (widow). The others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom C. Clark is standing at the speaker's podium and is speaking at the dedication of the Boy Scout Memorial located at the Ellipse at 15th and Constitution Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C. The memorial was sculpted by Donald DeLue and is in full view. At this event, Justice Clark was celebrating the 50th anniversary of his being an Eagle Scout.

This scene gives an expansive view of the dedication of the Boy Scout Memorial located at the Ellipse at 15th and Constitution Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C. The crowd includes many Boy Scouts in uniform. The memorial was sculpted by Donald DeLue and is in full view as well as the reflecting pool in front of the sculpture. United States Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Tom C. Clark is on the viewing stand and spoke during the program. At this event, Justice Clark was celebrating the 50th anniversary of his being an Eagle Scout.

President Harry S. Truman attends the dedication of a causeway over Lake Estelle as the Charles O. Andrews Causeway honoring former Senator Charles Andrews. On Truman's left is Mrs. Andrews, (widow of the former Senator), and Charles O. Andrews, Jr. The others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Seated on the porch of the Roosevelt ancestral home at Hyde Park, New York during ceremonies marking the first anniversary of the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, President Harry S. Truman reached down impulsively to pat Fala, his predecessor's favorite pet. General Harry Vaughan, military aide, is in background. Donor: New York Herald Tribune.

President Harry S. Truman (center at podium) speaks at the Everglades National Park dedication. Admiral William D. Leahy (behind and right of Truman in military uniform) and unidentified others look on.

President Harry S. Truman (center, to left of podium) and unidentified others at the dedication of Everglades National Park in Florida.

President Harry S. Truman (left) is greeted by Florida Governor Millard Caldwell (right) upon his arrival in Naples, Florida. Truman arrived in Naples to speak at the dedication of Everglades National Park. Others in the background are unidentified.