Dedications (Monuments, etc.)

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left), an unidentified man and others, gather for the dedication of the Four Equestrian Statues, gifts of the people of Italy to the United States, sit in chairs awaiting President Harry S. Truman's speech. The statues are at the entrance to the Memorial Bridge that crosses the Potomac River. The man seated behind Secretary Chapman may be Dale Doty, Assistant Secretary of the Interior. (See 65-2830 thru 2847.)

A long line of people waiting to tour the home of former President Harry S. Truman extends around his Lamar, Missouri birthplace as part of dedication ceremonies. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands with a group of unidentified "VIP's" on the speakers' platform at the dedication of his birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. The house can be seen in the background, surrounded by a crowd gathered to hear the former President speak. (See also 59-1668 series of photos). From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller

Former President Harry S. Truman stands beside the podium and listens as he is being introduced during the dedication of his birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. The house can be seen in the background surrounded by a large crowd assembled to hear the former President speak. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller.

Former President Harry S. Truman (2nd from right on podium) is welcomed onto the speakers' platform where he will address the crowd gathered for the dedication of his birthplace (the house in the background) in Lamar, Missouri. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller, 12308 Beverly St., Leawood, Kansas 66209

With crowds lining the streets, cheerleaders from a local high school march in a parade at the dedication of former President Harry S. Truman's birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller.

Following the color guard, a group of unidentified "VIP's" marches in a parade at the dedication of former President Harry S. Truman's birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller.

With crowds of people lining the street, a Color Guard unit marches at the head of a parade assembled for the dedication of former President Harry S. Truman's birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium and addresses the crowd gathered for the dedication of his birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Dale Miller.

Surrounded by residents of Lamar, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with an admirer. The former President will speak at the dedication of the Truman birthplace. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Dale Miller.