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Charles Ross speaking at RLDS Auditorium, Independence, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman (seated, left) attending an event celebrating his first trip to his hometown of Independence, Missouri since becoming President. The event took place at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Auditorium. Standing at the podium is Charles Ross, Truman's press secretary and also a native of Independence. Seated on the right is Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman.

President Harry S. Truman Speaks at RLDS Auditorium in Independence, MO

President Harry S. Truman (standing before microphones) speaks to an audience of nearly 10,000 persons in the auditorium of his hometown shortly after his arrival in Independence, Missouri. Returning from San Francisco, where he addressed the closing session of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, President Truman stopped for a short vacation with his family in Independence. Speaking to the people in his hometown, the American Chief Executive said: "There are two things that I must accomplish as President of the United States.

Panoramic Photo of President Harry S. Truman Speaking at Auditorium in his Hometown

President Harry S. Truman (standing before microphones) speaks to an audience of nearly 10,000 persons in the auditorium of his hometown shortly after his arrival in Independence, Missouri. Returning from the U.S. Pacific coast city of San Francisco, where he addressed the closing session of the United Nations Conference, President Truman stopped for a short vacation with his family in Independence. Speaking to the people in his hometown, the Chief Executive said: "There are two things that I must accomplish as President of the United States.