Presidential libraries

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from the left) and unidentified group in the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman near the Presidential seal, during construction at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman near cornerstone in front of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, when the Library was recently built. Donor: Kansas City Star

Former President Harry S. Truman and his secretary, Rose Conway, watch workman at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, move a desk into an office.

Former President Harry S. Truman and unidentified men inspecting the construction of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library. He is obviously just moving in. Donor: Kansas City Star

Dean Acheson in crowd of people at the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Mayor Robert P. Weatherford at microphone, at ground breaking for the Harry S. Truman Library. This was held at Slover Park in Independence. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Red Cross truck and people at Slover Park, the scene of the ground breaking ceremony for the Harry S. Truman Library, in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Basil O'Connor at microphone during the ground breaking ceremony for the Harry S. Truman Library at Slover Park in Independence, Missouri. Donnor: Kenneth Thompson