Ex-presidents

On his 71st birthday, using a gold-plated shovel, former President Harry S. Truman scoops up a shovelful of dirt in groundbreaking ceremonies for the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. (See albums 67-6696 through 6713.) From: Dale Miller.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium and addresses the crowd gathered for the dedication of his birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Dale Miller.

Surrounded by residents of Lamar, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with an admirer. The former President will speak at the dedication of the Truman birthplace. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Dale Miller.

Former President Harry S. Truman talks with an unidentified person, as he sits on the VIP platform during groundbreaking ceremonies for the Truman Library in Independence Missouri. From left to right: former President Truman, Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mary Jane Truman. Others in the photo also are unidentified. (See albums 67-6696 through 67-6713.) From: Dale Miller.

On his 71st birthday, using a gold-plated shovel, former President Harry S. Truman grins broadly as he scoops a shovelful of dirt in groundbreaking ceremonies for the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. (See albums 67-6696 through 67-6713.) From: Dale Miller.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands by a Delta airplane after arriving in Little Rock, Arkansas, for a 35th Division reunion. With him are two members of Battery "D" and two representatives of Delta Airlines. Left to right are: Mr. V.A. Mensies (Delta Air Lines), Francis Yeager (Battery "D"), President Truman, Delta hostess, and Jack Bullard (Battery "D"). From: V.A. Mensies, Delta-C&S Air Lines, Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri

Former President Harry S. Truman poses with four veterans of World War I who served in the 129th Field Artillery Battalion under the command of Truman when he was a captain. They are shown at the dedication of a $2 million National Guard Memorial Building in Washington, D.C. Left to right are: Sgt. Eddie Meisburger; Cpl. Ed P. Downey; Truman; Cpl. Frank F. Kunz; and Col. Arthur H. Bell, all from Kansas City, Missouri. (See 66-8429.)

In his office at the Truman Library, former President Harry S. Truman is presented with a wall map showing engineering projects made by the Kansas City District of the Corps of Engineers. Left to right are: Edward Meisburger (Battery "D" veteran), Col. Larry Laurien, Mr. Truman, and Major Baines.

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk at the Truman Library and talks over old times with Eddie Meisburger (center), Battery "D" veteran, and an unidentified foreign visitor (right).

Former President Harry S. Truman, his wife Bess and daughter Margaret turn around to speak to others seated on a platform during groundbreaking ceremonies for the Truman Library, Independence, Missouri. Seated on the left is Truman's sister, Mary Jane. The two boys on Truman's right are Dan (seven) and Steve (twelve) Sturdevant. From: Dan C.D. Sturdevant.