This footage from Kansas City station KCMO-TV is a compilation of several clips. The footage shows former president Harry S. Truman and related activities in Kansas City and Independence, Missouri, 1966-1967. Included here are:

- July 4, 1967. Fourth of July parade in Independence, passing in front of the Truman home in Independence.
- May 8, 1967. Mr. Truman’s 83rd birthday party: H. Roe Bartle speaking there.
- July 4, 1966. Truman Library Independence Day ceremony: Mr. Truman speaking.
- June 6, 1966. Former presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Harry S. Truman at the United Nations “We Believe” luncheon.
- February 18, 1966. Comedian Jack Benny speaking at a birthday dinner, Mr. Truman seated nearby.
- January 20, 1966. President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking at Peace Center ceremony at the Truman Library.
- January 20, 1966. Chief Justice Earl Warren also speaking at Peace Center ceremony; Mr. Truman seated nearby.
- Date unknown. Extended interview and comments from Tom L. Evans. He speaks about Harry S. Truman’s transition back to private citizen after leaving the presidency, about Truman’s desire for presidential papers to be preserved, and to have the Truman Library built in Independence. Shots of Harry S. Truman Library, the Oval Office replica, and the upper stacks showing boxes of archives.
- Date unknown. Tom Gavin talking about the Eisenhowers and the Trumans getting together for the funeral of President John F. Kennedy.

This footage was originally recorded by local Kansas City television station KCMO-TV and donated to the Truman Library. KCMO's successor, KCTV-5, is allowing the Truman Library to post this footage. Users should seek permission to use this footage from KCTV.

This film is part of the Motion Picture series at the Truman Library. Please see this link for the National Archives Catalog record: [ Ссылка ]

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