Presidential libraries

People sit on the steps of the Harry S. Truman Library during a Fourth of July celebration. Among those present are Congressman William Randall (third from left), Judge Floyd Snyder (second from left), and Dorothy (Mrs. Philip) Brooks (fourth from left). A band is seated in the background. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) listens to a speech by an unidentified speaker at a Fourth of July celebration at the Harry S. Truman Library. Also present is Bess Wallace Truman (seated behind Mr. Truman) and Rufus Burrus (right). A band is seated in the background. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) listens to a speech by Judge Floyd Snyder (at the podium) during a Fourth of July celebration at the Harry S. Truman Library. The two women seated behind Mr. Truman are Dorothy (Mrs. Philip) Brooks (left) and Bess Wallace Truman (right). Standing on the right is Rufus Burrus. Others are unidentified.

Congressman William Randall delivers a speech during Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. Standing beside him is Rufus Burrus. Seated on the left is former President Harry S. Truman. Seated behind and to the right of Mr. Truman is Bess W. Truman. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) listens to a speech by an unidentified speaker at Fourth of July celebrations at the Harry S. Truman Library. Also present is Bess Wallace Truman (second from left) and Rufus Burrus (right). All others are unidentified.

An unidentified man is standing at the podium and speaking at the Fourth of July celebration at the Harry S. Truman Library. Standing second from the left is former President Harry S. Truman. Standing on the left in the background is Congressman William Randall. Visible behind Mr. Truman is Bess Wallace Truman. Standing and saluting on the right is Rufus Burrus. All others are unidentified.

A crowd attends Fourth of July Ceremonies at the Truman Library. All are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Bess W. Truman stand near the Naval Print case, selected by President John F. Kennedy, in new museum area of the Truman Library.

A crowd attends speeches at Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. All are unidentified.

A crowd attends speeches at Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. All are unidentified.