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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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Free Museum admission for American veterans and active military all day.

Please join us on Veterans Day for a very special evening honoring those who have served our nation in the U.S. Armed Forces,
including Captain Harry S. Truman in World War I. Presenters and special guests will include The Honorable Ike Skelton, acclaimed author and historian D. M. Giangreco, and descendants of those who served with Captain Harry. Following a special message from Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, D. M. Giangreco will discuss his recent book,
"The Soldier from Independence: A Military History of Harry Truman," which recounts the WWI military adventure that would mark a turning point in Truman's life. The award-winning author of nine books, Giangreco served as an editor at Military Review and has lectured widely on national security matters.

The evening will conclude with a book signing; copies of "The Soldier from Independence" will be available in the Museum Store.

This program is free and open to the public; general admission seating is first come, first served. All are invited to the 6 p.m. wine reception with Clifton Truman Daniel,
eldest grandson of Harry S. Truman.

Reservations required. 
For more information, please email Susan Medler.You can also call Susan Medler at 816-268-8245

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Missouri Mavericks vs. Tulsa Oilers

Join us as the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum joins with the Missouri Mavericks for Truman Night on Friday, Nov. 20. Members and friends of the Truman Library are being offered an exclusive discount for this special night.

Terrace seats (normally $18) can be purchased for just $12. Or you can get Rinkside Tickets for only $18 (normally $25)!

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Or Order by Phone: Joe Greene - (816) 645-4371.
All discount tickets will be at Will Call on game night; doors open at 6 p.m.

On game night, we'll be at the arena giving away Thunderstix to the first 1,000 people who walk through the doors. Plus, Harry Truman, himself, will be present to drop the first puck. Then, at intermission, a few lucky fans will get to enter our on-the-ice "Puck Stops Here" contest. Order your tickets today and show your support for the Truman Library. Thank you!

Order by Phone: Joe Greene - (816) 645-4371.
All discount tickets will be at Will Call on game night; doors open at 6 p.m.

Truman Jersey Auction

For this special night on the ice, every Mavericks player will be a wearing specially themed jersey for Truman Night. After the game, these commemorative sweaters will be auctioned off. Winning bidders will have their photo taken with the player just before the shirt is taken from his back! Auction proceeds benefit the Truman Library Institute, the nonprofit partner of the Truman Library, to support its nationally acclaimed education programs. Thank you for your support!

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