Ex-presidents

Former President Harry S. Truman (seated, second from right) enjoys lunch outdoors at a political gathering, surrounded by his many friends and admirers. The exact date, location and event are unknown. From: L.W. Robert, Jr.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) poses with the "Class of 1927", Kansas City School of Law, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, at a reunion. Only Sam M. Terbovich (to the right of Mr. Truman) can be identified. From: Ms. Lorelei Robertson.

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts are stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Truman opens a box housing artifacts to be exhibited when the Library opens. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman stands by a bust of himself and other items to be exhibited. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman points to a mantel that was formerly in the White House in Washington, D.C. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman stands behind the table used in the ceremony for the signing of the United Nations Charter. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman, during a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, looks at an artifact stored at the Truman Library, which is under construction. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman examines the globe which will be in the Oval Office replica when the Library is completed. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman examines a picture of the Supreme Court Justices. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shows Harold M. Slater (right), of the St. Joseph News-Press, a picture and other artifacts stored at the partially constructed Truman Library. These items will be exhibited at the completed Harry S. Truman Library. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri