President Truman Walking the Independence Square

President Truman Walking the Independence Square
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17210
Building: 
Current Location: 
Annex: Director's Office
Floor: 
3rd
Object Description
Artist: 
Object Type: 
Details: 
A black and white photograph of President Truman walking the Independence Square presented to R. Crosby Kemper III on September 14, 2006.
Framed: 
Yes
 - Glass
Length: 
21 inches
Width: 
1 inch
Height: 
20 inches
Description: 

The photograph depicts the side silhouette of former President Harry S. Truman walking across the street of the Independence Square. The original photograph was taken in 1960. An accompanying plaque dedicates this work as being "presented to R. Crosby Kemper III, in recognition of outstanding leadership and commitment to the Harry S. Truman Library Institute for National and International Affairs." The dedication is dated September 14th, 2006. Included on the plaque is a reproduced signed quote from President Truman, stating "In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better."

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
No
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
No
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
No