Dale Miller

On his 71st birthday, using a gold-plated shovel, former President Harry S. Truman scoops up a shovelful of dirt in groundbreaking ceremonies for the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. (See albums 67-6696 through 6713.) From: Dale Miller.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium and addresses the crowd gathered for the dedication of his birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Dale Miller.

Surrounded by residents of Lamar, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with an admirer. The former President will speak at the dedication of the Truman birthplace. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Dale Miller.

Former President Harry S. Truman talks with an unidentified person, as he sits on the VIP platform during groundbreaking ceremonies for the Truman Library in Independence Missouri. From left to right: former President Truman, Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mary Jane Truman. Others in the photo also are unidentified. (See albums 67-6696 through 67-6713.) From: Dale Miller.

On his 71st birthday, using a gold-plated shovel, former President Harry S. Truman grins broadly as he scoops a shovelful of dirt in groundbreaking ceremonies for the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. (See albums 67-6696 through 67-6713.) From: Dale Miller.