Fourth of July celebrations

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) speaks at Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library. The woman standing in the background clapping is Dorothy (Mrs. Philip) Brooks. Others are unidentified.

An unidentified woman is preparing to sing at the Fourth of July program held at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Former President Harry S. Truman standing directly behind her in white suit, holding his hat. Others are unidentified.

A local band plays for the Fourth of July program on the steps of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. All are unidentified.

A crowd is gathered in front of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum during a Fourth of July program. All are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (at podium) delivers a speech at the Fourth of July Program held at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.

Two local Boy Scouts presenting Gadsden (Don't Tread on Me) Flag at the Fourth of July program held at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. All are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (far left in white suit) listens to unknown man at podium during the Fourth of July program held at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Members of a local Boy Scout troop are standing to the right of the speaker. All others are unidentified.

An unidentified gentleman gives a speech at the Fourth of July program at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.

A local Boy Scout troop celebrates the Fourth of July on the steps of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. All are unidentified.

An unidentified man (far right) runs the sound equipment at the Fourth of July program held at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Standing beside him (second from right) is Museum Curator Milton Perry. Others are unidentified.