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November 16, 1998

Growing up of a President

In commemoration of the birth of his first son, John Truman planted a pine tree at their home in Lamar, Mo. It was still standing some 60 years later as Harry was inaugurated as President.

by Jacob and Todd
Cedar Creek Elementary
Lee's Summit Missouri


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The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of twelve Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

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