Presidential libraries

Thomas Hart Benton speaks at the ceremony dedicating his mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," at the Harry S. Truman Library. Third from the left (with hat on) is former President Harry S. Truman; on Mr. Truman's left is David Lloyd, President of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute. All other figures are unidentified.

From left to right, former President Harry S. Truman, Thomas Hart Benton, Mrs. Rita Benton, and Miss Jessie Benton at the dedication ceremony of Benton's mural at the Harry S. Truman Library. All others are unidentified.

From left to right, former President Harry S. Truman, Thomas Hart Benton, Mrs. Rita Benton, and Miss Jessie Benton at the ceremony dedicating Benton's mural at the Harry S. Truman Library. All others are unidentified.

Thomas Hart Benton addresses the gathering during the dedication of his mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," at the Harry S. Truman Library. All other figures are unidentified.

Thomas Hart Benton addresses the gathering during the dedication of his mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," at the Harry S. Truman Library. All other figures are unidentified.

Chief Justice Earl Warren speaks at the ceremony dedicating Thomas Hart Benton's mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West" at the Harry S. Truman Library. To the right of the first pillar on the left are former President Harry S. Truman and David D. Lloyd. All others are unidentified.

Chief Justice Earl Warren speaks at the ceremony dedicating Thomas Hart Benton\'s mural, \"Independence and the Opening of the West\"" at the Harry S. Truman Library. To the right of the first pillar on the left are former President Harry S. Truman and David D. Lloyd. All others are unidentified."

Scene of speakers at the dedication of the Thomas Hart Benton mural at the Harry S. Truman Library. All are unidentified.

General scene of speakers at dedication of the Thomas Hart Benton mural at the Harry S. Truman Library. All are unidentified.

Chief Justice Earl Warren (center) is greeted by guests at the dedication of Thomas Hart Benton's mural at the Harry S. Truman Library. All others are unidentified.