Public buildings

National Archives Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Rotunda of the National Archives building in Washington, D.C., with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution on display.

Old Post Office in Independence, Mo.

An unidentified crowd outside of the Social Security Building in Independence, Missouri, for its dedication.

An unidentified crowd outside of the Social Security Building in Independence, Missouri for its dedication.

The Social Security Building in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) at the dedication for the Social Security Building in Independence, Missouri. He is with four unidentified men.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) at the dedication of the Social Security Building in Independence, Missouri. He is with four unidentified men.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) cutting the red tape at the dedication of the Social Security Building in Independence, Missouri. He is with four unidentified men.

Court House located on the Independence, Missouri Square.