Vernon Galloway

Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri, remodeled in 1933. From: Jackson County Historical Society.

from left to right, unidentified girl, unidentified man, Randall Jessee, Mr. Jessee's daughter Jana, and former President Harry S. Truman at Truman's 76th birthday party. The party was held at the Truman Library.

From left to right, unidentified man, Randall Jessee, Mr. Jessee's daughter Jana, and former President Harry S. Truman at Truman's 76th birthday party, held at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman cutting his 76th birthday party cake. The party was held at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman cutting his 76th birthday cake, with a group of unidentified ladies gathered around. The event was held at the Truman Library.

From left to right, J. W. Porter (Kansas City Star), unidentified man, Mike Westwood, Jana Jessee and former President Harry S. Truman at Mr. Truman's 76th birthday party, held at the Truman Library. Randall Jessee is standing behind Mr. Westwood.

From left to right, Mike Westwood, former President Harry S. Truman, and Sam Feeback at Mr. Truman's 76th birthday at the Truman Library. Standing the background is Jana Jessee and Randall Jessee (obscured by Mr. Westwood).

Former President Harry S. Truman surrounded by a group of ladies around his 76th birthday cake, at the celebration given by the Press of Independence and Kansas City. The celebration took place at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman with an unidentified boy at his 76th birthday party, held at the Truman Library and sponsored by the Press of Independence and Kansas City.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) with the son of photographer Vernon Galloway (left) at Mr. Truman's 76th birthday celebration held at the Truman Library. The party was sponsored by the Press of Independence and Kansas City.