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President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) receives an honorary degree from Clarence Decker, President of the Kansas City University (foreground, right), accompanied by Naval aide Capt. James K. Vardaman, Jr. at rear, right. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman waves his hat before entering the summer White House in Independence, Missouri. The Secret Service man holding the door is unidentified.

First Lady Bess Truman (second from left) and Margaret Truman (third from left) stand at Liberty Memorial Mall during the welcoming ceremonies for Dwight D. Eisenhower. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right) places a star on General Harry H. Vaughan's shoulder.

Members of President Harry S. Truman's family arrive at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, after a visit to Washington, D. C. From left to right: J. Vivian Truman, Martha Ellen Truman, Mary Jane Truman, and Major General Harry Vaughan.

Senator Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman attend a garden party. Mrs. Truman is second from the left. Harry is fourth from the left. Standing second from the right is Independence, Missouri mayor Roger Sermon. All others are unidentified.

The Truman family listens to the election returns at the Muehlebach Hotel penthouse in Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Mary Jane Truman, Senator Harry S. Truman, J. Vivian Truman (standing), Bess W. Truman (seated), and Margaret Truman. The person on the extreme right behind Margaret is unidentified.

Senator Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman cast their ballots in Independence, Missouri. Others in the background are unidentified.

Dr. Roy V. Peel, Director of the United States Census Bureau talks to newsmen about the his plans for the 1950 United States Census. The seal of the Census Bureau is in the background.

United States Senators are taking part in a radio broadcast about the 1950 Census with the Director of the Census Bureau, Dr. Roy V. Peel. From left to right: Senator Styles Bridges, Senator Karl C. Mundt, Dr. Roy V. Peel, and Senator J. Allen Frear, Jr.