Harry S. Truman Library

In the auditorium of the Truman Library, former President Harry S. Truman (right) receives the "Supreme Award of Merit" from Robert D. Hobday (left), President of the George Washington Carver Memorial Institute.

Robert D. Hobday (left) of the George Washington Carver Memorial Institute presents former President Harry S. Truman (right) with the "Supreme Award of Merit" in the auditorium of the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) sits on the stage in the auditorium of the Truman Library; Robert D. Hobday (right) of the George Washington Carver Memorial Institute holds the "Supreme Award of Merit" that is presented to the former President.

Robert D. Hobday (left), President of the George Washington Carver Memorial Institute, presents the "Supreme Award of Merit" to former President Harry S. Truman (right) in the auditorium of the Truman Library.

Harry S. Truman Library director Dr. Philip C. Brooks (left) providing a tour of former President Truman's office to a group of some of the Top Ten Men in America, as sponsored by the Junior Chambers of Commerce. All except Dr. Brooks are unidentified.

A group of men, some of the "Top Ten Men in America", sponsored by the Junior Chambers of Commerce, on a tour of the Harry S. Truman Library. All are unidentified.

Harry S. Truman Library director Dr. Philip C. Brooks (right) providing a tour to a group of some of the Top Ten Men in America, as sponsored by the Junior Chambers of Commerce. All except Dr. Brooks are unidentified.

Harry S. Truman Library director Dr. Philip C. Brooks (right) providing a tour to a group of some of the Top Ten Men in America, as sponsored by the Junior Chambers of Commerce. All except Dr. Brooks are unidentified.

Desk of Dr. Philip C. Brooks, director of the Harry S. Truman Library.

These hand-wrought chains, which belonged to Solomon Young, Harry S. Truman's grandfather, hauled freight across the prairies to Denver and Salt Lake City. The upper one is a coupling chain used to couple together two wagons.