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Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle (third from left)in Quito, Ecuador at the presentation of the airplane "Spirit of Kansas City" to the people of Ecuador. The airplane was sponsored by the Kansas City Women's Commission for International Relations and Trade.

Ceremony in Kansas City relating to the presentation of the airplane "Spirit of Kansas City" to Ecuador by the Kansas City Women's Commission for International Relations and Trade. Mayor H. Roe Bartle is speaking with former President Harry S. Truman seated on the stage.

1948 Election Day banquet given by Mayor Roger T. Sermon and held at Rockwood Country Club in Independence, Missouri.

Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh examining the famous Liberty Bell, which rung in 1776, while visiting Independence Hall in Philadelphia. He was joined by Mayor Bernard Samuel (right). All others are unidentified. From photograph album "Visit of his Excellency Mohammad Mossadegh, Prime Minister of Iran, to the United States of America, October 6 to November 18, 1951."

At a dinner given in honor of retiring United Nations General Assembly President Carlos P. Romulo, left to right: Secretary of State Dean Acheson, New United Nations Assembly President Nasrollah Entezam, of Iran (center), and acting Mayor of New York Vincent Impellitteri. The function took place at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

Margaret Truman Daniel receives the Harry S. Truman Public Service Award from the city of Independence, Missouri, at the Harry S. Truman Library. Margaret Truman Daniel's husband, Clifton Daniel, is seated at left. Mayor Barbara Potts of Independence is standing (dark suit) next to Mrs. Daniel. Former Senator Thomas Eagleton (clapping) and Rep. Ike Skelton are at far right. This photograph is from Library contact sheet 84-35.

President Harry S. Truman greets a crowd of supporters gathered outside a rail car at a train station. It appears to be Mayor Roger Sermon of Independence, Missouri at far left, so President Truman may be arriving in Independence. From: Found in a box of miscellaneous unidentified photographs found in the audiovisual area.

President Harry S. Truman shaking hands with group of men from Grandview, Missouri. Independence, Missouri, Mayor Roger Sermon directly beneath sign and to Truman's right. Truman on far right. All others unidentified. Sign in photo reads "Grandview Chamber of Commerce."

Group of men viewing plaque on the Harry S. Truman Bridge, Kansas City, Missouri, with Independence, Missouri mayor Roger Sermon second from right. Others unidentified. The plaque states: "For Harry S. Truman, who in the midst of the most devastating and extensive war of all time, became the 32nd President of the United States of America, this structure is named the President Harry S. Truman Bridge, and is dedicated to the service of this nation in war and peace by the railroads that built it. The Milwaukee Road, H.A. Scandrett, Trustee; Rock Island Lines, J.D.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, Bryce B. Smith. Photo inscribed in lower right corner, but not legible, "Regards to my friend and associate Mike Widmier, Bryce B. Smith". From: Minnie Maier.