Harry S. Truman Library

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman (standing) is delivering remarks at a tribute luncheon held in honor of former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Seated behind Mr. Freeman is Howard Cowden. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) meets with guests who attended his tribute luncheon at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. The luncheon was hosted by the Farmers of America. Among those pictured are Howard Hutchinson, Rex Long, James Lewis, and Howard Cowden (right).

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman (standing) is delivering remarks at a tribute luncheon held in honor of former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Seated behind Mr. Freeman is Howard Cowden. All others are unidentified.

Guests at the head table at a tribute luncheon for former President Harry S. Truman are standing behind their chairs. The luncheon was hosted by the Farmers of America and held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. From left to right: unidentified, former President Truman, former First Lady Bess W. Truman, Howard Cowden, James Patton, Herbert Sugden, two unidentified men.

Television crews work to film and broadcast a tribute luncheon held in honor of former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America and held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. All people are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (ninth from left) meets with guests who attended his tribute luncheon at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. The luncheon was hosted by the Farmers of America. Among those present are Keith Cowden, Rex Long, John Eidam, Guy Cowden, Mrs. Keith Cowden, Jess Stratton, Mrs. Stratton, Mrs. Howard Cowden, James A. Lewis, Howard Cowden (fifth from right), Herb Plambeck, Gene Cowden, and Howard Hutchinson. This photograph was taken outside Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman meets with guests who attended his tribute luncheon at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. The luncheon was hosted by the Farmers of America. From left to right Herbert Sugden, Mrs. Sugden, Former President Truman, and James Patton are standing outside Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (ninth from left) meets with guests who attended his tribute luncheon at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. The luncheon was hosted by the Farmers of America. Among those present are Keith Cowden, Rex Long, John Eidam, Guy Cowden, Mrs. Keith Cowden, Jess Stratton, Mrs. Stratton, Mrs. Howard Cowden, James A. Lewis, Howard Cowden (fifth from right), Herb Plambeck, Gene Cowden, and Howard Hutchinson. This photograph was taken outside Mr. Truman's office at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (seated, third from left) eats a meal at a tribute luncheon held in his honor, hosted by the Farmers of America and held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Also present are former First Lady Bess W. Truman (fourth from left), Averell Harriman (second from left), and Howard Cowden (fifth from left). All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks at a tribute luncheon given in his honor by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. Also present is Bess W. Truman (left) and Howard Cowden (second from left). All others are unidentified.