Speeches, addresses, etc.

Howard Cowden is speaking at the tribute luncheon for former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Seated on the left are former President Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman. Others are unidentified.

Howard Cowden is speaking at the tribute luncheon for former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Seated on the left are former President Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman (second and third from the left). Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks at a tribute luncheon given in his honor by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. Also present is Bess W. Truman (left) and Howard Cowden (second from left). All others are unidentified.

Senator Harry S. Truman gives a speech at a cornerstone laying ceremony for the post office in Savannah, Missouri. He is wearing Masonic regalia and standing behind a lectern, with two pitchers sitting next to him.

President Harry S. Truman delivers a speech at the University of Kansas City campus in Kansas City, Missouri. The speech is in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City School of Law, which President Harry S. Truman briefly attended. Standing in the background on the left is President Truman's Naval Aide, Captain James Vardaman. In the foreground, two boys are holding up something, covered with a cloth. All others are unidentified. The original photograph is heavily retouched.

Senator Harry S. Truman speaks over KCMO Radio in Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands behind a podium and is giving a speech to a group of visitors from Montana. The speech took place in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library. Seated in the background is Truman Library Curator Milton Perry.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands behind a podium and is giving a speech to a group of visitors from Montana. The speech took place in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium of the Truman Library auditorium for the dedication of the Presidential Carillon. Others in the background are unidentified.

King Paul of Greece (standing, in military uniform), delivers a speech. Others in the background are unidentified.