Vernon Galloway

People gather at Memorial Hall in 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 can be seen on the front row, just to the right of the flag on the left.

Everyone in the crowd stands - 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 is in the front row, just to the right of the flag on the left.

Crowds at Memorial Hall in 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.

The dignitaries gathered for the dedication of the Liberty Bell on the steps of the Memorial Building, Independence, Missouri. The Bell, a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, was presented to Independence by the people of Annecy, France as a friendship token. Among those in the photo are Edgar Hinde (front row, second from the left); President Harry S. Truman (just to the right of the flag on the left); General Harry Vaughan (just to the left of the flag on the right); J. Vivian Truman (behind President Truman); Luella (Mrs. J. Vivian) Truman (next to J.

A crowd gathers on the steps of Memorial Hall in 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.

Graduates by an American flag in William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman spoke at the graduation and was presented with an honorary degree.

President Harry S. Truman (center) in a doorway at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. President Truman was at the college to receive an honorary degree and speak at the graduation ceremonies.

A man from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri shakes the hand of an obscured person who may be President Harry S. Truman.

Graduates gather together at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman spoke at the graduation ceremonies and received an honorary degree.

Photographers raise their cameras as President Harry S. Truman (podium, center) is presented with an honorary degree at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.