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Harry S Truman Library and Museum, MO

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    The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and resting place of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, his wife Bess and daughter Margaret, and is located on U.S. Highway 24 in Independence, Missouri. It was the first presidential library to be created under the provisions of the 1955 Presidential Lib…
    The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and resting place of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, his wife Bess and daughter Margaret, and is located on U.S. Highway 24 in Independence, Missouri. It was the first presidential library to be created under the provisions of the 1955 Presidential Libraries Act, and is one of thirteen presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

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    Jan 14, 2023
    Very impressive library and museum. I've visited nine presidential libraries and this one would be among my top three. The library did a great job of presenting the significance of the challenges f… Full review by CharlieMickKeith
    Jan 9, 2023
    If you are a history buff, Presidential librarys are a must, the Truman Library offers documents, exhibits, and details from one of the country's most important period of time. Decisions and actions … Full review by Ken W
    Jan 1, 2023
    The Truman Presidential Library is an American treasure. First it’s the burial site of President and First Lady Truman which is located in an enclosed open air garden The historic artifacts are ex… Full review by JeffBreedlove
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    Truman's Life and Presidency
    Independence celebrates hometown hero Harry Truman with a variety of sites and tours. At the Truman Presidential Museum and Library, permanent displays examine Truman's life and presidency, while temporary exhibits highlight political and historical themes; 833-1225, trumanlibrary.org. Visitors can also tour the Truman Home where Truman lived before and after his presidency; 254-9929, nps.gov. Independence's website details other Truman-related buildings and offers a Truman walking trail brochure.
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    A Collection of Around 33,000 Objects
    This is the Presidential library and the resting place of Harry S Truman- the 33rd President of United States of America. The museum houses a collection of around 33,000 objects including three dimensional items and works of art on paper and canvas. The collection can be broadly classified into five categories- gifts to President and Mrs. Truman from foreign heads of state; gifts to the Truman family from American and as well as foreign citizens, personal belongings of the Truman family; political memorabilia related to the Presidency of Truman and to the American Presidency; objects associated with the historical events of Harry Truman's career and life.
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    Highly Sought-After Collections
    Situated on the northeastern frontiers of Independence, this library is one of only ten presidential libraries in the country to be governed and operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Standing over a verdant hill, the museum's Edward Neild-designed Marble exterior is a visible landmark in Independence's sweeping skyline. Its highly sought-after collections include 15 million pages of documents and over 35,000 objects that are all associated with the life and presidency of Harry Truman. The museum's blissful courtyard is also the final resting place of the 33rd President of the United States whose grave sits right next to that of his wife Bess.
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