Ex-presidents

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

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.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) speaking with Basil O'Connor (right) at the construction site of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Unidentified men stand in the background.

Former President Harry S. Truman at the site of the future Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. From left to right, Dean Acheson, David Lloyd, Basil O'Connor, former President Truman, along with three unidentified men in the background.

Former President Harry S. Truman (middle of photo) at a railroad station departing for a European trip. Mike Westwood stands with his back turned toward the camera (left).

Former President Harry S. Truman hands out birthday cake to unidentified children. An unidentified man stands at the left of the photo with a microphone. Truman is handing out cake at the train station, before leaving on a trip to Europe.

Former President Harry S. Truman gives an unidentified child a piece of birthday cake. A reporter and unidentified woman look on, while Officer Mike Westwood (second from the left) also looks on. Truman is at the train station, handing out cake before leaving for a trip to Europe.

Former President Harry S. Truman hands a piece of birthday cake to a young girl. Other unidentified children observe while Officer Mike Westwood stands by. Truman is at the train station, preparing to leave for a trip to Europe.

Former President Harry S. Truman handing out birthday cake to an unidentified child. Officer Mike Westwood is on the left; all others are unidentified. Truman is at the train station to leave for a trip to Europe.

Former President Harry S. Truman handing out pieces of birthday cake to youngsters. Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman is watching from the right. An unidentified crowd watches. The Trumans are at the train station preparing to leave for Europe.