Presidential libraries

Silver items that were a gift to President Harry S. Truman from the country of Tibet are on exhibit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri.

This exhibit case at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri features artifacts related to winning World War II. Included in the exhibit are a U.S. M-2 carbine; a Nazi flag; a Belgian urn; a Metz flag; a model of the French Liberation Monument; a Nazi sword and scabbard; a Japanese knife, sword, and scabbard; a silver inkstand; and a photo of the atomic bomb explosion.

An exhibit case at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, features artifacts related to President Truman's Inaugural ceremonies in 1949. On display are a Battery D armband, a menu from a Battery D breakfast, cartoons, tickets, a badge from the gala, an inaugural medal, an invitation, a committee badge, a license plate, a vehicle pass, a radio and TV pass, an election dinner program, and other items.

A plaster plaque featuring a profile of George Washington Carver by Isaac Hathaway, is on exhibit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri.

This exhibit case in the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri features objects related to Mr. Truman's role as a former President. A gavel that former President Truman received is displayed, along with other items.

An exhibit case at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri features gifts from various Chiefs of State. Included are a photo of Miguel Aleman, the President of Mexico; a photo of Indian leader Jawaharlal Nehru, a photo of Ethiopian leader Haile Selassie, a Mexican silver tray, and a silver tray from Ceylon.

A plaque featuring several commemorative medals is on display at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri.

A crowd of unidentified people standing on the front steps of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri during the library's dedication ceremonies.

A crowd of unidentified people is gathered on the front steps of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri during the library's dedication ceremony.

Former President Herbert Hoover (at the podium) speaks at the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. All others are unidentified.