Dedications (Monuments, etc.)

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) cutting the red tape at the dedication of the Social Security Building in Independence, Missouri. He is with four unidentified men.

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt stands at the podium while attendees applaud during the dedication for the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Earl Warren speaking at the podium during the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Seated behind him are former President Herbert Hoover (left, with hat pulled down), Basil O'Connor, and unidentified others.

A view of the crowd in front of the Harry S. Truman Library for its dedication.

An unidentified crowd listens to former President Herbert Hoover (standing at podium) speak at the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Former President Harry S. Truman stands to Hoover's left. Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman stands at the very left of the photo.

A crowd gathers on the steps of Memorial Hall in Independence, Missouri. They are gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token.

The throngs at Memorial Hall, Independence, Missouri. They are gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia\'s Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. President Harry S. Truman spoke at the event and is on the stand (front row, to the right of the flag on the left). Also identifiable is General Harry Vaughan, just to the left of the flag on the right.

People gather at Memorial Hall in Independence, Missouri. They are gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. President Harry S. Truman can be seen on the front row, just to the right of the flag on the left.

Everyone in the crowd stands - Memorial Hall, Independence, Missouri. They are gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. President Harry S. Truman is in the front row, just to the right of the flag on the left.

Crowds at Memorial Hall in Independence, Missouri. They are gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token.