Vernon Galloway

Independence, Missouri Mayor Roger Sermon (at microphone, left) gives an address on the courthouse steps in Independence, Missouri, during the celebration of President Harry S. Truman's victory in the 1948 presidential election. Next to Mayor Sermon is President Truman and Margaret Truman. All others are unidentified.

A group of unidentified men standing in the yard of President Harry S. Truman's home.

A group of unidentified men from the Grandview Chamber of Commerce waiting to meet with President Harry S. Truman.

The Truman family in the voting area on Election Day. President Harry S. Truman far left, Bess Wallace Truman center, Margaret Truman standing at right.

Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman and Margaret Truman near car, unidentified men in background, Louis Howell at extreme right.

Statue of Simon Bolivar unveiled at its dedication in Bolivar, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in front of navy officer), Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (to right of podium), and Margaret Truman (near front corner of grandstand) are on the stand.

Statue of Simon Bolivar unveiled at its dedication in Bolivar, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in front of navy officer), Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (to right of podium), and Margaret Truman (near front corner of grandstand) are on the stand.

Statue of Simon Bolivar unveiled at its dedication in Bolivar, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in front of navy officer), Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (to right of podium), and Margaret Truman (near front corner of grandstand) are on the stand.

A group of unidentified people near the Truman home in Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman (left) speaks to a group of people on the courthouse steps in Independence, Missouri, during the celebration of his victory in the 1948 presidential election. Behind him, to the right, is First Lady Bess Wallace Truman and Margaret Truman. Others are unidentified.