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View of the speakers' platform at groundbreaking ceremonies for the Truman Library

2007-142
Accession Number
2007-142
4.5x6.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348338259
Keywords
Architects
Children of presidents
Presidential libraries
HST Keywords
Missouri - Cities - Independence - Truman family; Slover Park; Truman - Library - Groundbreaking - HST - Ref. to; Truman - Margaret - Ceremonies - Truman Library - Groundbreaking
People Pictured
Truman, Margaret (Mary Margaret), 1924-2008
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Description
A view of the speakers' platform at groundbreaking ceremonies for the $1,750,000 Harry S. Truman Library to be erected at Slover Park on grounds donated by the City of Independence, Missouri. Of those who can be identified are architect Alonzo Gentry (left foreground) and Margaret Truman (center). (See also 59-576.) From: Truman Library Dedication folder
Date(s)
May 8, 1955