President Truman Walking the Independence Square

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."
President Truman Walking the Independence Square
Inventory
Collection Number
17210
Building
Current Location
Annex: Director's Office
Floor
3rd
Description
Details
A black and white photograph of President Truman walking the Independence Square presented to R. Crosby Kemper III on September 14, 2006.
Artist
Framed
Yes
 - Glass
Width
1 inch
Height
20 inches
Length
21 inches
Donor
Library Owns
No
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
No
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
No
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
No
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