Harry S. Truman Library

Former president Harry S. Trumans meeting with students from Truman High School, Independence, Missouri on the steps of his home. It is Truman's birthday.

President Richard M. Nixon (left) and former President Harry S. Truman at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

President Richard M. Nixon plays the piano while (from left) Pat Nixon, former president Harry S. Truman, and Bess Wallace Truman look on. The Nixons were visiting the Trumans in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman salutes the parade marshal of the 4th of July parade from the steps of his home on Delaware Street in Independence, Missouri.

Thomas Hart Benton addressing the gathering at the dedication of the mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West." At left, Eugene Savage, Rita Benton, former president Harry S. Truman, David D. Lloyd, Chief Justice Earl Warren, Wayne Grover, archivist of the United States, and Bess Wallace Truman seated.

General scene looking toward the Harry S. Truman Library, with guests in the foreground. Eugene Savage addressing the gathering at the Dedication of the mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," by Thomas Hart Benton.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Thomas Hart Benton pose for the press before the dedication of the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former president Harry S. Truman points out the portrait of his mother to Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt on her visit to the Harry S. Truman Library.

Former president Harry S. Truman greeting Eleanor Roosevelt on her arrival at the Truman Library.

Former president Harry S. Truman and Mr. Dean Acheson at one of the exhibit cases in the Presidential room.