Presidents

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) stands with a group of unidentified people across from the junior high school in Independence, Missouri. Press Secretary Charles Ross (left, next to Truman) stands near the car.

President Harry S. Truman signs a document while standing in a diffuse group of unidentified people.

President Harry S. Truman (left, standing) shakes hands with an unidentified man at a banquet.

Independence, Missouri Mayor Roger Sermon (at microphone, left) gives an address on the courthouse steps in Independence, Missouri, during the celebration of President Harry S. Truman's victory in the 1948 presidential election. Next to Mayor Sermon is President Truman and Margaret Truman. All others are unidentified.

The Truman family in the voting area on Election Day. President Harry S. Truman far left, Bess Wallace Truman center, Margaret Truman standing at right.

Statue of Simon Bolivar unveiled at its dedication in Bolivar, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in front of navy officer), Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (to right of podium), and Margaret Truman (near front corner of grandstand) are on the stand.

Statue of Simon Bolivar unveiled at its dedication in Bolivar, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in front of navy officer), Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (to right of podium), and Margaret Truman (near front corner of grandstand) are on the stand.

Statue of Simon Bolivar unveiled at its dedication in Bolivar, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in front of navy officer), Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (to right of podium), and Margaret Truman (near front corner of grandstand) are on the stand.

President Harry S. Truman (left) speaks to a group of people on the courthouse steps in Independence, Missouri, during the celebration of his victory in the 1948 presidential election. Behind him, to the right, is First Lady Bess Wallace Truman and Margaret Truman. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right, at microphone) speaks to a group on the courthouse steps in Independence, Missouri during the celebration of Truman's victory in the 1948 presidential election. The high school band is seated in the foreground.