Truman Presidential Library: Public Programs Calendar

Truman Library Events Schedule

Events, Programs, and Exhibits for Sunday, November 1, 2009

All events are free with Museum admission, unless otherwise noted.

Presidential Leadership in Transformational Times -- The Howard & Virginia Bennett Forum on the Presidency
Unity Temple on the Plaza, Kansas City, Mo.
November 1, 2009
6:00 pm
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FEATURING
Arianna Huffington, Joseph S. Nye, Jr., Robert Kuttner, Timothy Naftali
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The right stuff. Leaders who had it, presidents who didn't, and informed predictions about America's 44th commander in chief. Important lessons can be learned from America's transformational leaders and from those who attempted great change but failed. The similarities of transformational presidents -- and the strategies they employed -- are startling. Join a distinguished panel of historians, writers and thinkers as they examine the characteristics of transformational presidents and consider whether Barack Obama can fulfill his pledge to "fundamentally transform the United States of America."

$18 General Admission ($10 Truman Library Institute Members*). Central Ticket Office: (816) 235-6222.

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PANELIST BIOS

Joseph S. Nye, Jr., is former chair of the National Intelligence Council and dean of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government; books include "Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics".

Arianna Huffington is co-founder and editor-in-chief of "The Huffington Post". The author and nationally syndicated columnist recently was named one of the most influential women in media by "Forbes" magazine.

Robert Kuttner is co-founder of "The American Prospect" and longtime columnist for BusinessWeek. He is the author of the best-selling book "Obama's Challenge: America's Economic Crisis and the Power of a Transformative Presidency".

Timothy Naftali is the director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library. A prolific writer for scholarly and popular audiences, his work has been published by Slate.com, "The Washington Post", "Foreign Affairs", and more. Naftali's books include "Blind Spot: The Secret History of American Counterterrorism".

*An annual membership gift of $35 offers these and additional benefits: free Museum admission for you and your guest, Museum Store discounts, invitations to member-only events and exhibit previews. To join, please email or call Kim Rausch at (816) 268-8237.

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Noteworthy

Second Saturdays

Talkin' Truman - Truman Library archivists will commemorate HST's 125th birthday throughout 2009 with 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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