Robert P. Weatherford, Mayor of Independence, Missouri, stands behind the lectern during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Truman Library and Museum. Former President Harry S. Truman, former First Lady Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mary Jane Truman stand to Weatherford's left. The future home of the Truman Library is located in Slover Park in Independence, MO. Donor: Dr. Elliot S Berkley.
Former President Harry S. Truman holds a shovel with dirt as he breaks ground at Slover Park for his new Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. A crowd of people looks on, including musicians, dignitaries, and an Independence police officer.
(L to R) Basil O'Connor, Former President Harry S. Truman (holding shovel), Tom Evans, and Paul Butler break ground at Slover Park in Independence, MO, for the building of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.
Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the lectern as he speaks during the Harry S. Truman Library groundbreaking ceremony at Slover Park in Independence, Missouri.