Kofi Annan visits the Peace Plaza and Truman Library in Independence

Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Dec. 11, 2006, visited the United Nations Peace Plaza and the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Secretary-General Annan traveled to Independence to give his farewell address. He retired from office on Dec. 31 and was succeeded by Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. Accompanying Mr. Annan to the Peace Plaza and the Truman Library was his wife, Nane. Jim Everett escorted Mr. and Mrs. Annan on the site of the Peace Plaza, explaining the history of the monument, which is dedicated to U.N. Peacekeepers  who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Michael Devine, director of the Truman Library, welcomed Mr. Annan to the Truman Library. Photos courtesy of Independence Examiner.

Jim Everett welcomes Secretary-General Annan to the Peace Plaza.

Jim Everett with Kofi and Nane Annan.

Kofi and Nane Annan with Jay Sjerven.

Kofi and Nane Annan begin tour of Peace Plaza site.

Secretary-General Kofi Annan during his farewell address.

Michael Devine welcomes Kofi Annan to the Truman Library.

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Jim Everett welcomes Secretary-General Annan to the Peace Plaza.