November 20, 1998
Truman was first elected judge of Jackson County in 1928. County judges were people who set taxes, established budgets for road improvements and oversaw a number of county institutions.
Truman being sworn in as judge
by Madison and Allyson Cedar Creek Elementary
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of twelve Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.
500 W. US Hwy. 24. Independence MO 64050 truman.library@nara.gov; Phone: 816-268-8200 or 1-800-833-1225; Fax: 816-268-8295.
