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Harry S. Truman drives his wife, Bess, and daughter, Margaret, to their home

After arriving at the train depot, former President Harry S. Truman drives his daughter, Margaret, to their home. In the back seat, left to right, Mrs. Frank (Natalie) Wallace, Bess Truman, and Mrs. George (May) Wallace. Margaret came home to prepare for her wedding. (See also 67-4666) From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

Harry S. Truman announced publication of two new books

Former President Harry S. Truman announced his two new books at a press conference in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank. "Years of Decision", Volume 1 of his memoirs will be published on November 2. The second volume, "Years of Trial and Hope" will be published in early 1956. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

Harry S. Truman at groundbreaking for Truman Library

Left to right: Basil O'Connor, former President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Edwin Pauley, Edwin Pauley, Mary Jane Truman, and Independence Mayor Robert Weatherford at the groundbreaking for the future Harry S. Truman Library. The City of Independence donated Slover Park for the library grounds. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

Groundbreaking for Truman Library

Left to right: Basil O'Connor, former President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman, Edwin Pauley, Margaret Truman, Mary Jane Truman and Independence Mayor Robert Weatherford at the groundbreaking for the future Harry S. Truman Library. The City of Independence donated Slover Park for the Harry S. Truman Library grounds. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.

Groundbreaking for Truman Library

Former President Harry S. Truman and his daughter, Margaret, breaking ground at the site of the future Truman Library at Slover Park in Independence, Missouri. The Independence Lions Club donated the gold-plated shovel used for the groundbreaking. Members of Local 34 of the American Federation of Musicians played at the event. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.