Former President Truman Attends Dedication of Texas County Memorial Hospital
Former President Truman at the dedication of the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri in 1958, with related scenes.
Dedication services
Continuation of KCMO Broadcast of Truman Library Dedication
Conclusion of dedication ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library. This recording includes MC Basil O'Connor turning the deed to the Truman Library to the US Government, and Administrator of General Services Administration Franklin G. Floete's remarks upon acceptance. In his remarks, Floete conveys President Eisenhower's message. Former president Harry S. Truman introduces former president Herbert Hoover and former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Mr. Truman gives brief remarks as he conveys the Truman Papers and Artifacts to Dr. Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States.
James Webb at Sperry groundbreaking
James E. Webb, Secretary and Treasurer of Sperry Gyroscope Company, stands with a large group during ground breaking for their new building in Lake Success, New York. Mr. Webb is front row, third from the left with hat in hand.
Margaret Truman Preparing to Break the Champagne Bottle
Margaret Truman (right), with Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly and Admiral Kennedy, preparing to break a champagne bottle on the bow of the USS Missouri to christen it.
Senator Harry S. Truman and Vice Admiral Herbert Leary Shake Hands
Senator Harry S. Truman (left) and Vice Admiral Herbert F. Leary (right) shaking hands at the launching of the USS Missouri.
Truman Family at the Launching of the USS Missouri
Senator Harry S. Truman, daughter Margaret Truman, wife Bess Truman, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly at the christening and launching of the battleship USS Missouri.
Truman Family at the Launching of the USS Missouri
Senator Harry S. Truman, daughter Margaret Truman, wife Bess Truman, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly at the christening and launching of the battleship USS Missouri.
Margaret Truman Preparing to Break Champagne Bottle
From left to right, Margaret Truman, Senator Harry S. Truman, Jane Tunstall Lingo, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly standing near the bow of the USS Missouri as Margaret prepares to christen the ship with a bottle of champagne.
Truman Family at the Launching of the USS Missouri
From left to right, Senator Harry S. Truman, daughter Margaret Truman, Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly, and Bess W. Truman at the christening and launching of the battleship USS Missouri. Others in the photo are unidentified.
Truman laying cornerstone
President Harry S. Truman laying the cornerstone for the new General Accounting Office Building in Washington, D. C.