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Harry S. Truman drives his wife, Bess, and daughter, Margaret, to their home

After arriving at the train depot, former President Harry S. Truman drives his daughter, Margaret, to their home. In the back seat, left to right, Mrs. Frank (Natalie) Wallace, Bess Truman, and Mrs. George (May) Wallace. Margaret came home to prepare for her wedding. (See also 67-4666) From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

Harry S. Truman at groundbreaking for Truman Library

Left to right: Basil O'Connor, former President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Edwin Pauley, Edwin Pauley, Mary Jane Truman, and Independence Mayor Robert Weatherford at the groundbreaking for the future Harry S. Truman Library. The City of Independence donated Slover Park for the library grounds. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

The Truman Family voting in the general election

George A. Wallace, a Democratic Judge at the polling place and the brother-in-law of President Harry S. Truman, shakes hands with President Truman. Also shown are Bess Truman (to the left of President Truman) and Margaret Truman. They are voting in the general election at the seventh precinct of Blue Township located in the Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.