Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman and his secretary, Rose Conway, watch workman at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, move a desk into an office.

Former President Harry S. Truman and unidentified men inspecting the construction of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library. He is obviously just moving in. Donor: Kansas City Star

Former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Wallace Truman, Margaret Truman, Mary Jane Truman (Mr. Truman's sister), and Basil O'Connor on platform near shelter house in Slover Park, during ceremonies for the ground breaking of the Harry S. Truman Library. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Bess Wallace Truman and Robert P. Weatherford (backs turned)and Harry S. Truman near microphone (back turned). This is the ground breaking ceremony for the Harry S. Truman Library in Slover Park, Independence, Missouri. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

From left to right, former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mary Jane Truman sitting with others on platform in front of Shelter House in Slover Park. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

President Harry S. Truman cutting ribbon and Mayor Robert P. Weatherford to his immediate right at ribbon-cutting ceremonies opening a new section of Truman Road through Independence, Missouri. They are at the corner of Truman and Main. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Harry S. Truman at ribbon-cutting ceremonies opening a new section of Truman Road at the corner of Truman Road and Main. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, Bess Wallace, and Robert P. Weatherford in background. Alonzo Gentry left foreground. The event is the ground breaking ceremony for the Harry S. Truman Library at Slover Park in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Former President Harry S. Truman in his working office at the Harry S. Truman Library. This photo was taken while President Truman was preparing for an interview with Edward R. Murrow. Both President Truman and former Prime Minister Clement Attlee where being interviewed for Murrow's "Small World" program. Several men from the news crew are setting up. Bess Truman is sitting in a chair in the office. See also motion picture MP59-5.