Kenneth Thompson

General scene at old shelter house in Slover Park during ground breaking ceremony for the Harry S. Truman Library. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Tom Evans (standing at right), Stuart Symington (standing next to Mr. Evans), and others near flag. Bess Truman and Robert P. Weatherford with their backs turned. This appears to be the ground breaking event for the Harry S. Truman Library at Slover Park in Independence. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Harry S. Truman in the background with others at a used car lot, evidently near the courthouse in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

From left to right, former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mary Jane Truman sitting with others on platform in front of Shelter House in Slover Park. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Bess Truman walking with others in the scene. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Harry S. Truman at ribbon-cutting ceremonies opening a new section of Truman Road at the corner of Truman Road and Main. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, Bess Wallace, and Robert P. Weatherford in background. Alonzo Gentry left foreground. The event is the ground breaking ceremony for the Harry S. Truman Library at Slover Park in Independence, Missouri. Donor: Kenneth Thompson

Independence, Missouri Mayor Robert P. Weatherford, at the microphone, and Harry S. Truman at the ribbon-cutting ceremony opening a new section of Truman Road, at the corner of Truman and Main.

A photograph taken by a local Kansas City resident of a television set as President Harry S. Truman was addressing the nation. The time and event are unknown. From: Thompson, Kenneth