Speeches, addresses, etc.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) saying a few words at a reception given in his honor by the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. Also pictured: Mr. Lloyd Sass.

Former Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder speaks to a group at the Chase Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman gives a speech from the podium at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library. All others unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium outside the Harry S. Truman Library during Harry S. Truman Appreciation Day. Seated on the right behind Mr. Truman is Dr. Philip Brooks, Director of the Truman Library. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium outside the Harry S. Truman Library during Fourth of July celebrations. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium outside the Harry S. Truman Library during Fourth of July ceremonies. All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman delivering a speech at an unidentified event.

Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan delivering a speech at an unidentified event.

A view of the crowd, the band, and the Inaugural Platform as President Dwight D. Eisenhower (at podium) delivers his Inaugural address.

Dwight D. Eisenhower (at podium) delivering his Inaugural Address after taking the oath of office as President. Seated in the front row on the left are, from left to right: Margaret Truman (partly obscured by column), former First Lady Bess W. Truman, Pat Nixon, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, unidentified man, and former President Harry S. Truman. In the second row, next to the podium is former President Herbert Hoover. Seated in the front row, on the right side of the podium is Vice President Richard Nixon. All others are unidentified.