Harry S. Truman Library

R. J. Pataky looks up at the new directional sign for the Harry S. Truman Library, located on Noland Road and 43rd Stret, in Independence, Missouri, while photographer J. W. "Bud" Porter takes a photograph of him.

R. J. Pataky (left) and Irwin Fender (right) work on the construction of a new directional sign for the Harry S. Truman Library on Noland Road and 43rd Street in Independence, Missouri.

R. J. Pataky looks up at the new directional sign for the Harry S. Truman Library, located on Noland Road and 43rd Stret in Independence, Missouri.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by John M. Baer." The cartoon is in two scenes: top scene 1921-'33 depicts Old-Time Tory letting Farmer drown. Farmer screaming, "Help! Help!" Old-Time Tory replying, "Oh, Let Him Drown!". Below scene depicts HST throwing life support, Farm-Support Program, to drowning Farmer. Farmer saying, "I'm Getting In A Little Deep, Harry!". Harry S. Truman replies, "Don't Worry! This Will Save You!" Inscribed bottom right corner, "To a loyal friend of all producers- Hon. Harry Truman".

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Bruce Russell. The cartoon depicts Uncle Sam looking at his reflection in the table after using "Truman's Cabinet Shuffle Polish." An inscription at the bottom of the cartoon reads, "To President Harry S. Truman with my very best wishes-Bruce Russell."

Contractor Irwin Fender looks up at the new directional sign for the Harry S. Truman Library, located on Noland Road and 43rd Street in Independence, Missouri.

A map of Jackson County, Missouri serves as an advertisement for Harry S. Truman for Judge.

Contractor Irwin Fender stands next to a post for a new directional sign for the Harry S. Truman Library located on Noland Road and 43rd Street.

J. W. "Bud" Porter stands next to the new directional sign for the Harry S. Truman Library, located on Noland Road and 43rd Street in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Olive (Mrs. Ralph) Truman stand in front of the General Ralph Truman plaque in the 35th Division exhibit at the Harry S. Truman Library.