Ex-presidents

Standing in the backyard of Mr. Truman's home at 219 N. Delaware in Independence, Missouri, with drink in hand, former Secretary of Treasury John Snyder (center) speaks with former President Harry S. Truman and former European Theater Chaplain, Monsignor L. Curtis Tiernan (left). The men are relaxing after attending dedication ceremonies for the new Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. From: Truman Library Dedication.

Standing before a row of chairs set up in front of the new Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, a group of dignitaries gathers for the dedication ceremonies. Right to left are: India Edwards (former head of the Democratic Women's Committee), Independence Mayor Robert Weatherford, and former President Herbert Hoover. The others are unidentified. From: Truman Library Dedication.

Standing before a row of chairs set up in front of the new Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, a group of dignitaries gathers for the dedication ceremonies. Right to left are: Georgia Neece Clark Gray, India Edwards, Independence Mayor Robert Weatherford, and former President Herbert Hoover. The others are unidentified. From: Truman Library Dedication

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) signs an unidentified document while seated in a lounge with Air Force Col. John A. Riffle (right) and two other unidentified Air Force officers. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands behind the podium on the auditorium stage at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, and chats with Col. John A. Riffle (at left). Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium on the auditorium stage at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. (See also 2007-139.) Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman receives what appear to be sound recordings and a handshake from Col. Rufus Burrus during his visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Sitting at his desk in his office at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman autographs a copy of his book "Years of Trial and Hope" for his friend, Reserve Air Force Colonel John A. Riffle. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with Reserve Air Force Colonel John A. Riffle standing by the globe in Truman's office during a visit to the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Sitting at the lunch table, former President Harry S. Truman (third from left)listens to an "after-lunch" speech given by Reserve Air Force Colonel John A. Riffle standing at the podium. Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle is on the left. The other two are unidentified. The photo is autographed (copy) as follows: "To Colonel John Riffle, Kindest regards, from Harry S. Truman 2-7-64." Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.