Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

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Events, Programs, and Exhibits for Friday, May 25, 2012 - Monday, June 25, 2012
All events are free with Museum admission, unless otherwise noted.
SECOND SATURDAYS - TALKIN' TRUMAN: The Truman & Wallace Families of
Independence
Truman Library
June 9, 2012
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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Come learn more about the history of the Truman and Wallace families in the city of Independence. Many landmarks in Independence are named for the relatives of Harry Truman and Bess Wallace Truman. Join archivist Tammy Kelly as she shakes the Truman-Wallace family trees and shares rarely seen letters, artifacts and photographs from the Truman Library's collections.

This presentation is one in the series of "Talkin' Truman" programs, offered each Second Saturday at 11 a.m. The program is included with Museum admission; seating is first come, first served.

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Free Admission for Dad
Truman Library
June 17, 2012
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
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In honor of Father's Day, Museum admission for Dads is free. Mr. Truman, as portrayed by re-enactor Niel Johnson, will visit his presidential Museum and greet visitors from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.


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Noteworthy

Second Saturdays

Talkin' Truman - Truman Library archivists present informative programs highlighting rarely seen and unique items from the Truman Library's collections. Look for the Talkin' Truman graphic on the events page. These Second Saturday programs take place at 11 a.m. and are included with paid Museum admission.

Permanent Museum Exhibits:

Harry S. Truman: Presidential Years
Harry S. Truman: Life and Times
Feature Film:

Harry S. Truman: 1884-1972 Narrated by David McCullough Daily Show Times: Hourly from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.This 45-minute film by Academy Award winner Charles Guggenheim examines Truman's life, from his humble birth in Lamar, Missouri, to the courtship of his wife, Bess Wallace, his service in World War I, his entry into local politics under "Boss" Tom Pendergast, his election to the U.S. Senate, and his rise to the Presidency.

Museum Store:
Pay no admission to browse the Museum Store for unique keepsakes and gifts.
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The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of thirteen 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.

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