Harry S. Truman Library
Pinning of Colonel Emblem Ceremony
Former President Harry S. Truman pins a Colonel's emblem on new Colonel John Riffle at the Truman Library. From left to right, Colonel John Nordyke, former President Truman, Rufus Burrus (partly obscured), Colonel John A. Riffle, and Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle. Col. Nordyke visited the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence to watch the former President pin the Colonel's emblem on new Colonel Riffle.
John T. Curry in his Office at the Harry S. Truman Library
Former President Harry S. Truman Starting the Wagon Train
Former President Harry S. Truman (in center wearing hat) with group of unknown people and reporters in front of the Independence Courthouse. It is the start of a commemorative wagon train from Independence, Missouri to Independence, Oregon.
Pinning of Colonel Emblem Ceremony
Wagon Train Cavalcade
Water wagon which was part of the Cavalcade for the commemorative wagon trains going from Independence, Missouri, to Independence, Oregon.
Visitor Waits for Appointment
Wagon Train is Oregon Bound
Unidentified people get ready to board the commemorative wagon trains in Independence, Missouri, to head towards Independence, Oregon.