Presidential libraries

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with Reserve Air Force Colonel John A. Riffle standing by the globe in Truman's office during a visit to the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Colonel John A. Riffle.

Col. John A. Riffle, Chairman, Richards-Gebaur Base Community Council, presents Airman First Class Gerald L. Ingram with a certificate naming him as Airman of the Year for 1963 at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence. Left to right are: Col. Riffle, A1C Ingram, former President Truman, Mrs. Beverly Ingram, and two unidentified men. The party met with the former President and were taken on a tour of the Library by Milton Perry, Curator (not pictured). From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman talks with Col. John A. Riffle, USAF President, Richards-Gebaur Base Community Council, on the parking lot at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, awaiting the release of several thousand balloons advertising the 10th anniversary celebration of the founding of Richards-Gebaur Air Base. The children in the photo are unidentified. The photo is autographed as follows: "Kindest regards to Colonel John Riffle from Harry S. Truman - 2-7-64." From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman talks with Col. John A. Riffle, USAF President, Richards-Gebaur Base Community Council, in the parking lot at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence awaiting the release of several thousand balloons advertising the 10th Anniversary celebration of the founding of Richards-Gebaur Air Base. They are standing in front of a car with a sign which reads: "Grand Prize - compliments of DeBacker-Weidemier." From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman pins the "colonel emblem" on the shoulder of "new Colonel" John A. Riffle's uniform during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, as others look on. Left to right are: Col. John Nordyke, Rufus Burrus (Truman friend), Col. John A. Riffle, former President Truman, and Mayor H. Roe Bartle (Mayor of Kansas City). (See 2007-93.) Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) pins the "colonel" emblem on the shoulder of "new Colonel" John A. Riffle's uniform during a visit to the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Truman's friend, Rufus Burrus, is on the left. Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Colonel John A. Riffle in the parking lot at the Truman Library awaiting the release of thousands of balloons advertising the 10th Anniversary of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base. The photo was autographed (copy) at a later date as follows: "To Colonel John Riffle, Kindest regards, Harry S. Truman, 6-10-65." (See 82-10-1-4.) (Same as 70-2433 except for autograph and color) From: Col. John A. Riffle.

Former President Harry S. Truman views an airplane part brought to the Truman Library for his inspection by representatives of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. Left to right are: Former President Truman, Col. Gibson, Rufus B. Burrus, and Col. John A. Riffle. (See also 67-4323, 4324, and 4325). Donor: Col. John A. Riffle

Left to right: Former President Harry S. Truman, Rufus Burrus, Col. Gibson, and Col. John A. Riffle, representing Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri, unfurl the Missouri State flag during a visit to the Truman Library. The man in the background is unidentified. (See also 67-4321 and 4322.) Donor: Col. John A. Riffle.

The replica of the Oval Office in the Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, Missouri.