Fourth of July celebrations

A crowd attends speeches at Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. All are unidentified.

A crowd attends Fourth of July Ceremonies at the Truman Library. All are unidentified.

From left to right, former President Harry S. Truman, Jackson County Judge Floyd Snyder, Rufus Burrus, Dorothy (Mrs. Philip C.) Brooks, and Bess W. Truman look at exhibits inside the Truman Library during Fourth of July celebrations.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) attends Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. Standing at the podium is Rufus Burrus. The woman seated near the middle is former First Lady Bess W. Truman. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (behind podium) speaks at Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. Seated behind Mr. Truman, wearing a pearl necklace, is former First Lady Bess W. Truman. The woman holding the fan is Dorothy Brooks (Mrs. Philip Brooks). All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) attends Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. The two women sitting behind Mr. Truman are Dorothy (Mrs. Philip) Brooks (left) and Bess Wallace Truman (right). Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) attends Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. Seated beside President Truman is Rufus Burrus. Standing at the podium is Truman Library Curator Milton Perry. Seated behind Mr. Perry, wearing a pearl necklace, is former First Lady Bess W. Truman. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) speaks at Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. The woman standing in the background clapping is Dorothy (Mrs. Philip) Brooks. Others are unidentified.

An unidentified woman is preparing to sing at the Fourth of July program held at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Former President Harry S. Truman standing directly behind her in white suit, holding his hat. Others are unidentified.

A local band plays for the Fourth of July program on the steps of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. All are unidentified.