Kansas City Star

Former President Harry. S. Truman (left) is shown receiving membership into the Civil War Centennial Commission from Dr. Bert Maybee (right).

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) and C. K. Bhattacharta of Calcutta (left) are photographed while talking in an informal setting.

Former President Harry S. Truman (far left) is seen giving a speech of congratulations to the members of the Real Estate Board. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (third from the left) is seen giving an award to the members to the Real Estate Board. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (third from the left) is seen giving an award to the members of the Real Estate Board. All others are unidentified.

Photo of Baltimore Avenue from the corner of 12th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Harry S. Truman owned a haberdashery store with Eddie Jacobson that was located at 104 Baltimore from 1919-1922. The store was formerly located between the Liggett Drugstore on the corner, and the entrance to the Hotel Glennon.

Artist Thomas Hart Benton, standing on scaffolding, working on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The mural is entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Artist Thomas Hart Benton working on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Artist Thomas Hart Benton, standing on the floor, looking at his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The mural is entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Artist Thomas Hart Benton, standing on scaffolding, working on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The mural is entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".