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Floete, Franklin G., 1889-1973

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.

Dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, Missouri

Basil O'Connor (in dark suit with flower on his jacket at the podium) turns over the deed to the Harry S. Truman Library to Franklin G. Floete of the General Services Administration. They are standing before the crowd of people at the dedication ceremony for the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. All others are unidentified.

Basil O'Connor at the Podium at the Truman Library Dedication Ceremony

Basil O'Connor stands at the podium at the dedication ceremony for the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. Standing behind the wall of bunting, from left to right: Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn (partly obscured by cameraman), former First Lady Bess W. Truman, Former President Herbert Hoover, Mr. O'Connor, Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Senator William Knowland, Missouri Governor James T. Blair, and Franklin Floete. All others are unidentified.

Franklin Floete giving speech

This is a photograph taken at the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library with Franklin G. Floete (behind podium) giving a speech. Also pictured in this photograph is, from left to right, former President Herbert Hoover, former President Harry S. Truman, and Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States.