Harry S. Truman Library

Former President Harry S. Truman (at podium) gives an address at the Harry S. Truman Library for the 4th of July program in Independence, Missouri. Others are unidentified.

Missouri Senator Edward V. Long (at podium) addresses the audience at the Harry Truman Library in Independence, Missouri on the 4th of July. Others are unidentified.

Missouri Senator Edward V. Long (at podium) addresses the audience at the Harry Truman Library in Independence, Missouri during the 4th of July celebration.

Former President Harry S. Truman (at podium) gives an address at the Harry S. Truman Library for the 4th of July program in Independence, Missouri. Others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (at podium) gives an address at the Truman Library for the 4th of July program in Independence, Missouri. Others are unidentified.

Portrait of Thomas J. Pendergast. From the book, "Independence As It Is."

Chief Justice Earl Warren (right, at table) signs a guest register at the Harry Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, while former President Truman (third from right). Others are unidentified.

Mrs. Bess Truman (left) signs guest register at the Harry Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, while Alice (Mrs. Dean) Acheson (center) and artist Eleanor Platt look on.

From left to right, Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks, Mrs. Bess Truman, Alice (Mrs. Dean) Acheson, Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman and Eleanor Platt at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Truman (left) along with Chief Justice Earl Warren (second from right) and Tom Evans (background, right) at the Harry Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.