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Map of an Event in Independence, Missouri

A map of Independence, Missouri focusing on the area near the Harry S. Truman Library, Truman Home, Jackson County Courthouse, and Masonic Temple, Independence Lodge 76. Red markings throughout the map indicate the number and location of police officers covering an event taking place in the area. Handwriting totals the number of the police force at "133 Uniformed Men, 25 Plain Clothes, 10 Motorcycles." Handwriting on the back reads: "This property of Harry S. Truman sold to."

Harry S. Truman holding Civil War Centennial Memberships

Former President Harry S. Truman and Dr. Bert Maybee, right, hold Civil War Centennial Commission Honorary memberships presented today to Mr. and Mrs. Truman. The national memberships were presented by Dr. Maybee, Kansas City, President of the Missouri State Civil War Centennial Commission. Honorary memberships also went to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, and former President Herbert Hoover. Presentation was at the Harry S. Truman Library. From: Houston Post.