The original documents are located in Box 1, folder “1976/05/08 - Truman Public Service Award, Independence, Missouri” of the Frances K. Pullen Papers at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. History evaluates the greatness of a man's deeds, but his £Xx friends measure the greatness of his character. That Harry Truman's homefolks love and honor his memory is a special ~ribute to the character and integrity of the "Man from Independence." My family admires Mr. Truman and his "Bess" for their down-to-earth warmth and six«exex sincerity--- which are still remembered fondly in Washington bya% all who knew them. , Senator Symington, 8 to be honored in Missouri ·"' ·.. by those xa.who know you best surely brings you the same joy it did HBXX¥ the late President. Your long and productive career of public service has been full of rewards and honors, and I'm deeply pleased to present you with the Harry S Truman Public Service Award---which I know has g~eat meaning for you. My congratulations. ....··­·~ . Scanned from Box 1 of the Frances K. Pullen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library • MEMORANDUM OF CALL TO: 0 YOU WERE CALLED BY_;_ 0 YOU WERE VISITED BY- ~ OF (Orsanlzation) ~ \~~ 0 RETURNED YOUR CALL 0 WISHES AN APPOINTMENT .. (':~]")~":' ·,:; ;.J,.-i ~'; \ I < '''-~--·o·_.-1/ Harry S Truman Public Service Award---presented by the citizens of the city of Independence •.. committee involved with Truman library and HSt library institute who decides who should get the award. Symington is third recipients¥ .. 1st in 1974 Henry Kissinger .•. 75 to Jaworski ... to retiring symington ... may 8th harry's birthday ... highlight of truman week •.. san and mrs. sat. 11 award ceremony ••• hubert gymuphy .•• mr. and mrs. daniels ... and snm •... may and mrs. king of inde. eagleton .•. chris bond makes remarks ... sen. eagleton says nite things about symington •.. mayor introduces mrs. ford .•. asks here present BMX3 award .•. asks her present to on behalf citizens of independence ... then escorted to table to give big statute ... square at two ... where president will be ... luncheon with intimate friends .•. xkx«H~ goes to airport to greet pres. and stays with his internery .•. until he meets with editorial board .•• • .