An unidentified police officer (second left) hands flowers to former First Lady Bess Truman (second from right) upon her and former President Harry S. Truman's (right) arrival in Independence, Missouri, after leaving the presidency. Independence Mayor Robert Weatherford (left) stands behind the police officer. A large crowd gathers on Delaware St. as Mr. Truman and Bess Truman return to their home.
Robert P. Weatherford, Mayor of Independence, Missouri, stands behind the lectern during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Truman Library and Museum. Former President Harry S. Truman, former First Lady Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mary Jane Truman stand to Weatherford's left. The future home of the Truman Library is located in Slover Park in Independence, MO. Donor: Dr. Elliot S Berkley.
Remarks at the dedication ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library (full ceremony is 1 hr., 5 min. - HST speaks for 3 min.). SR72-4-1 is the beginning of the ceremony, which includes MC Basil O'Connor, an invocation by Archbishop of the Kansas City-Saint Joseph Diocese John P. Cody; the National Anthem sung by Phil Regan; welcoming remarks by Independence Mayor Robert P. Weatherford, Jr.; remarks by Governor of Missouri James T. Blair; Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn; Assistant Minority Leader of the House Charles Halleck; Minority Leader of the Senate William F.
Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Mayor Robert Weatherford of Independence, Missouri, at the Independence Depot. This includes an original negative. Donor: Dorothy Feeback.