Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) with the son of photographer Vernon Galloway (left) at Mr. Truman's 76th birthday celebration held at the Truman Library. The party was sponsored by the Press of Independence and Kansas City.

Former President Harry S. Truman cutting his 76th birthday cake, given to him by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. Several unidentified ladies are grouped around Mr. Truman. The event was held at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman with a group of unidentified children at the birthday party given to Mr. Truman on his 76th birthday by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. The event took place at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) and Thomas Hart Benton (foreground, left) at Mr. Truman's birthday party at the Truman Library, given by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. Ray James, WDAF, in background with others.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) and artist Thomas Hart Benton (foreground, left) at Mr. Truman's birthday party at the Truman Library, given by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. Mike Westwood (left, in hat) and Randall Jessee (to right of Westwood) in background with others.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) poses with two Freedom Riders north of the Truman Library. They are reenacting the rides of the Pony Express and delivering a letter to President Eisenhower in support of his actions to defeat Communism. All except Mr. Truman are unidentified.

In front of the Thomas Hart Benton mural in the lobby of the Truman Library, left to right, are: president of Union Finance Co. Charles W. Munkers, former Secretary of State Dean Acheson, former President Harry S. Truman, and Lieutenant Paul "Mike" Westwood of the Independence Police force.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former Secretary of State Dean Acheson view an exhibit in the Presidential room of the Truman Library. Left to right: Mr. Acheson, Mr. Truman, Milton Perry, and Dr. Philip C. Brooks.

Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson signs an autograph book for Mrs. Margaret Sanders, who is working at the admissions desk at the Truman Presidential Library. Dr. Philip Brooks, Director of the Library is on the left, former President Harry S. Truman is behind Mr. Acheson, and Guard Leon Cox looks on.

Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) in Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library.