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The throngs at Memorial Hall, Independence, Missouri. They are gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia\'s Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. President Harry S. Truman spoke at the event and is on the stand (front row, to the right of the flag on the left). Also identifiable is General Harry Vaughan, just to the left of the flag on the right.

The dignitaries gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell on the steps of the Memorial Building, Independence, Missouri. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. Among those in the photo are Edgar Hinde (front row, second from the left); President Harry S. Truman (just to the right of the flag on the left); General Harry Vaughan (just to the left of the flag on the right); J. Vivian Truman (behind President Truman); Luella (Mrs. J. Vivian) Truman (next to J.

President Harry S. Truman (center) with his sister Mary Jane (left) and Military Aide General Harry Vaughan (right) at the doorway of a plane. The man in the background on the left is unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) with his sister Mary Jane (left) and Military Aide General Harry Vaughan (right) at the doorway of a plane. The man in the background on the left is unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center, without hat, back to camera) with a group of newsmen and soldiers. An unidentified soldier and General Harry Vaughan (second from left) are talking to Truman. Others in photo are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman leaving the Auditorium of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Independence, Missouri. This is his first trip back home since being sworn in as President of the United States. In the lower left corner is President Truman's military aide, Major General Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman (center, foreground) smiles broadly on his return from a trip to the Dry Tortugas Islands, site of Old Fort Jefferson National Monument. He is walking along a dock at the U.S. Naval Base at Key West, where he is on vacation. On the right wearing the cap is William Hassett.

Color mounted photo showing the President, seated, during a 3:30 press conference on the north lawn of the Little White House at Key West, Florida. The press are shown surrounding the President with members of his staff behind him including, John Steelman in light blue shirt beside military person, Joseph Feeney, just behind the President with cigarette in hand, William D. Hassett, next to Feeney, Joseph Short, next to Hassett, and Robert Dennison next to Short. From: HST estate 12/3/1974; transferred from Museum Collection 5/28/1975.

President Harry S. Truman (on left in foreground) at the Auditorium of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Independence, Missouri. This is his first trip back to Independence since becoming President. Seated in the front row, far left is Major General Harry Vaughan and Captain James K. Vardaman.

Independence, Missouri Mayor Roger Sermon (standing at podium) speaking at event at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints Auditorium. The event is celebrating the first homecoming of President Harry S. Truman (seated in front row, left) since becoming President. Seated behind President Truman is Major General Harry Vaughan and Captain James K. Vardaman.