Staff from George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens will join with staff from the Truman Library to present this unique workshop. Both Presidents Washington & Truman will come under close scrutiny as their early life, influences, military careers and presidency will be compared. Themes include leadership, character, decision making, handling crises. A reenactor from the Washington-era will also be present!

This two-day workshop will be a one-time offering and numerous primary sources and ready-to-use teaching materials will be supplied. In addition to excellent content, teaching strategies and methods will be discussed. This outstanding opportunity will only be available to a limited number of teachers. Download an application form or for more information contact mark.adams@nara.gov or call 816-268-8236.

Application Form: Word | PDF

Summer Teachers Conference 2010
The Truman Library will be offering a summer course for teachers in July. The course will take place at the Truman Library from July 12-16, 2010.

The theme will be "America at War:1950 - 2010". Presenters will examine the 60th anniversary of the Korean War and discuss its legacy. Teachers will have the opportunity to hear scholars from around the nation and discuss the latest research on topics such as the Vietnam War, the Iran hostage crisis, the end of the Cold War and present day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two hours graduate credit will be available to all participants. More information and application form.

Scholarships for School Tours Extended
Scholarships for school groups visiting our Museum Exhibits are now available. These scholarships are available to all schools starting October 1, 2009 and will be available until May 31, 2010. The scholarships will cover all student/teacher museum admission and for local schools it will also cover bus costs. If you have questions email mark.adams@nara.gov.

Online reservation form

National History Day 2010
This year's theme sheet is now available. You can download it from the NHD in Missouri website. The date for the regional contest is set for March 13, 2010. More details.

Activities and lesson plans
Lesson plans from the recent summer teachers conference focusing on the years 1919-1939 are now online.

Previous Teacher Conference Lesson Plans
2008: 1948 lesson plans
2007: World War One
2006: Cold War
2005: War Crimes Trials

Spanish language activities have also been added - Activity pages.

White House Decision Center
The White House Decision Center at the Truman Presidential Library gives students a first-hand look at government decisions during a pivotal time in U.S. history. Contact tom.heuertz@nara.gov.

Truman Powerpoint Presentations
Teachers can now download powerpoint presentations covering the lives of President Truman, his wife Bess, and daughter Margaret. There is also a new Truman Jeopardy powerpoint to download.
Truman Jeopardy
(To download, right click on the link and choose "save as ..")
Harry Truman | Bess Truman | Margaret Truman

Updated February 5, 2010