Presidential libraries

Standing on the speakers' platform set up in front of the new Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren is shown giving the principal address at the dedication ceremonies. From: Truman Library Dedication.

A view of the speakers' platform at groundbreaking ceremonies for the $1,750,000 Harry S. Truman Library to be erected at Slover Park, on grounds donated by the City of Independence, Missouri. Of those who can be identified is Margaret Truman (background, left). (See also 59-576 and 2007-142 and 143.) From: Truman Library Dedication.

Robert T. Weatherford, Mayor of Independence, Missouri, at the podium on the speakers' platform addresses the crowd gathered for groundbreaking ceremonies for the $1,750,000 Truman Library to be erected at Slover Park on grounds donated by the City of Independence, Missouri. (Cropped version of 59-579) From: Truman Library Dedication.

Basil O'Connor, Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Harry Truman Memorial Library, stands at the podium and addresses the crowd at groundbreaking ceremonies for the $1,750,000 Truman Library to be erected at Slover Park on grounds donated by the City of Independence, Missouri. (See also 94-209.) (Slightly smaller version of 59-577) From: Truman Library Dedication.

A view of the speakers' platform at groundbreaking ceremonies for the $1,750,000 Truman Library to be erected at Slover Park on grounds donated by the City of Independence, Missouri. Margaret Truman can be seen on the left. (See also 59-576 and 2007-142.) From: Truman Library Dedication.

A view of the speakers' platform at groundbreaking ceremonies for the $1,750,000 Harry S. Truman Library to be erected at Slover Park on grounds donated by the City of Independence, Missouri. Of those who can be identified are architect Alonzo Gentry (left foreground) and Margaret Truman (center). (See also 59-576.) From: Truman Library Dedication folder

Former President Harry S. Truman stands behind the podium on the auditorium stage at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, and chats with Col. John A. Riffle (at left). Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium on the auditorium stage at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. (See also 2007-139.) Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman receives what appear to be sound recordings and a handshake from Col. Rufus Burrus during his visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Sitting at his desk in his office at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman autographs a copy of his book "Years of Trial and Hope" for his friend, Reserve Air Force Colonel John A. Riffle. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.