Dedications (Monuments, etc.)

The dignitaries gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell on the steps of the Memorial Building, Independence, Missouri. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. Among those in the photo are Edgar Hinde (front row, second from the left); President Harry S. Truman (just to the right of the flag on the left); General Harry Vaughan (just to the left of the flag on the right); J. Vivian Truman (behind President Truman); Luella (Mrs. J. Vivian) Truman (next to J.

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.

President Harry S. Truman speaks at podium at the dedication ceremony for the statue of Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri. Others in the photo are unidentified.

Statue of Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri, during ceremonies for its dedication. Margaret Truman at extreme left. President Harry S. Truman attended this event with Romulo Gallegos, President of Venezuela (not pictured).

Statue of Simon Bolivar unveiled at its dedication in Bolivar, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in front of navy officer), Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (to right of podium), and Margaret Truman (near front corner of grandstand) are on the stand.

Statue of Simon Bolivar unveiled at its dedication in Bolivar, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in front of navy officer), Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (to right of podium), and Margaret Truman (near front corner of grandstand) are on the stand.

Statue of Simon Bolivar unveiled at its dedication in Bolivar, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in front of navy officer), Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (to right of podium), and Margaret Truman (near front corner of grandstand) are on the stand.

President Harry S. Truman (front, right) with Romulo Gallegos, President of Venezuela, on the speakers' stand. They are attending the dedication of the statue of Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri.

A parade taking place in Bolivar, Missouri, on the occasion of the dedication of the statue to Simon Bolivar.

Margaret Truman (left, in stands) shaking hands with an unidentified woman at the dedication of the statue of Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri.