Presidential libraries

Former First Lady Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt giving a speech at the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. Also seen in the pictured, but slightly obscured, is Herbert Hoover (front left in hat) and former President Harry S. Truman (left of Mr. Hoover). Seated behind Mrs. Roosevelt is Chief Justice Earl Warren.

This is a photograph taken at the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library with Franklin G. Floete (behind podium) giving a speech. Also pictured in this photograph is, from left to right, former President Herbert Hoover, former President Harry S. Truman, and Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States.

Former President Harry S. Truman (front right) shakes hands with Wayne C. Grover (front left) who was the Archivist of the United States at the time. This picture was taken at the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. Former President Herbert Hoover can also been seen over Mr. Truman's left shoulder.

Chief Justice Earl Warren (behind microphone) getting ready to give a speech at the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. Also pictured in the photo is Herbert Hoover (front left), Harry S. Truman (second from left), Basil O'Connor (third from left), and Jacob Potofsky (directly right of the podium). Others in the photograph are unidentified.

Photo of a portrait of Bess Truman mounted in her memory in the lobby of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library in Austin, Texas. On the wall next to the portrait are the words: In Memoriam Bess Truman - Feb. 13, 1885 - Oct. 18, 1982. From: Gary Yarrington, Museum Curator.

An exterior view of the front of the Harry S. Truman Library showing the steps and columns. From: Burton W. Johnson.

Former President Harry S. Truman poses for visitors (Mr. and Mrs. Morris E. Clark) near the garage at the Truman Library as Mr. Truman was parking his car. From: Morris E. Clark.

Close-up aerial view of the Truman Library, looking north, almost directly over the building. From: Harry S. Truman Library Institute Office.

Aerial view of the Truman Library and environs looking west towards Delaware Street. From: Harry S. Truman Library Institute Office

Aerial view of the Truman Library and environs looking south towards Highway 24 (Independence Avenue). From: Harry S. Truman Library Institute Office