Crowds

Following the color guard, a group of unidentified "VIP's" marches in a parade at the dedication of former President Harry S. Truman's birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Mr. and Mrs. David Miller.

With crowds of people lining the street, a Color Guard unit marches at the head of a parade assembled for the dedication of former President Harry S. Truman's birthplace in Lamar, Missouri. (See 59-1668 series.) From: Mr. and Mrs. David 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.

A large crowd and band attends the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Eisenhower Library in Abilene, Kansas.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower rides in a convertible automobile with unidentified others in front of a military guard and a large crowd at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Eisenhower Library. President Eisenhower is in the back passenger side seat.

President Harry S. Truman bends down to shake hands with two-year-old Walter S. Hummel of Independence, Missouri, upon the President's arrival at the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence to be the guest of honor at a victory rally staged by his fellow townsmen. From: Walter Hummel.

Group of unidentified people sitting on chairs outdoors gathered to hear former President Harry S. Truman speak at the dedication of the Ralph E. Truman Memorial Armory in Springfield, Missouri.

Group of unidentified people sitting on chairs outdoors gathered to hear former President Harry S. Truman speak at the dedication of the Ralph E. Truman Memorial Armory in Springfield, Missouri.

Snapshot of unidentified people standing on and below a platform at the dedication ceremonies of the Ralph E. Truman Memorial Armory held at Springfield, Missouri, during which former President Harry S. Truman gave a speech.

President Harry S. Truman speaking to a crowd on behalf of the Stevenson/Sparkman ticket. President Truman is speaking from the steps of the Hartford (Connecticut) Times building. A film crew can be seen on a platform at the rear of a truck. Donor: Reid MacCluggage, The Hartford Courant.