One of ten Presidential libraries around the nation, the Truman Library features a replica of the White House Oval Office as it appeared during the Truman administration and an exhibit on Truman's election upset of 1948. A new documentary film by Oscar-winning Charles Guggenheim, provides a telling look at this controversial leader. The graves of Harry and Bess Truman are located in the library's courtyard.
Location:
500 West US Hwy 24, Independence Missouri 64050
Telephone
816-268-8200 Toll Free: 800-833-1225
Other History nearby:
(Independence) 1827 Log Courthouse
(Lexington) 1830s Log House Museum
(Independence) 1859 Jail, Marshall's Home & Museum
(Kansas City) Airline History Museum
(Kansas City) Alexander Majors Historical Foundation
(Atchison) Amelia Earhart Birthplace
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12/18 Coming to The Independence area
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Kansas City MO June18-July7 The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is set under the stars in South Moreland Park near Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. It is a perfect way to spend a summer evening with family and friends. They have several programs to study and explore such as Speaker's Bureau and Poster and Sonnet Contest. The faculty includes theatre professionals, actors, and educators experienced in performing and teaching Shakespeare. Many of the instructors are veterans of festival productions.
Greater Kansas Citry Japan Festival Kansas City MO October6 Cekebrating the cultural of Japan.
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