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President Truman and Aides on the platform of a train to Fulton, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman and staff members on the rear platform of the train taking them to Fulton, Missouri with Winston Churchill, where Churchill gave his famous "Iron Curtain" speech. From left to right: Harry Vaughan, Clark Clifford, President Truman, Charles Ross (partly obscured behind Truman), Wallace Graham, and an unidentified man.

Blevins Davis speaking at the Memorial Building, Independence, Missouri

Liberty Bell dedication ceremony at the Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France, as a friendship token. In the photo are Truman's brother and his wife, J. Vivian Truman and Luella Truman, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, General Harry Vaughan, Truman friend Tom Evans, Independence Postmaster Edgar Hinde, and Blevins Davis (speaker).

Liberty Bell dedication ceremony, Independence, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman at the Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri, for the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. Also in the photo are Truman's brother and his wife, J. Vivian Truman and Luella Truman, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, General Harry Vaughan, Truman friend Tom Evans, Independence Postmaster Edgar Hinde, and Blevins Davis. Blevins Davis is speaking.

President Truman speaking in Independence, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman at the Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri, speaking at the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France, as a friendship token. Also in the photo are Truman's brother and his wife, J. Vivian Truman and Luella Truman, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, General Harry Vaughan, Truman friend Tom Evans, Independence Postmaster Edgar Hinde, and Blevins Davis.

President Harry S. Truman Speaks in Independence, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman stands on the steps at the Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri, speaking at the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. Also in the photo are Truman's brother and his wife, J. Vivian Truman and Luella Truman, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, General Harry Vaughan, Truman friend Tom Evans, Independence Postmaster Edgar Hinde, and Blevins Davis.