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Crowd gathering at Memorial Hall

60-479-06
Accession Number
60-479-06
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 348101535
Keywords
Armed forces officers
Crowds
Dedications (Monuments, etc.)
Historic buildings
Presidential advisors
Presidents
HST Keywords
Missouri - Independence - Liberty Bell; Truman - Addresses - Dedications - Liberty Bell; Truman - Ceremonies - Dedications - Presidency; Liberty Bell - Annecy, France; Truman - Trips - Missouri -Independence
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Vaughan, Harry H., 1893-1981
Rights

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Credit:
Vernon Galloway

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
The throngs at Memorial Hall, Independence, Missouri. They are gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia\'s Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. President Harry S. Truman spoke at the event and is on the stand (front row, to the right of the flag on the left). Also identifiable is General Harry Vaughan, just to the left of the flag on the right.
Date(s)
November 6, 1950