Presidential libraries

C. K. Bhattacharta of Calcutta, India (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) talk during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) looks at a paper with an unidentified Boy Scout in the north lobby of the Truman library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) looks at a paper with an unidentified Boy Scout in the north lobby of the Truman library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from right) meets with Dale Lamb (left) and family outside his office at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Two unidentified men view the construction work taking place on the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri.

Two unidentified men view the construction work taking place on the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and an unidentified man (right) examine blueprints during the construction of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) looks at a paper with an unidentified Boy Scout in the north lobby of the Truman library.

Two unidentified men stand looking at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library under construction.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and an unidentified man (right) examine wood used for the construction of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.