Harry Truman

In 1945 Harry Truman, then vice president, attended the Kansas City funeral of machine boss Tom Pendergast, and visited with Pendergast’s nephew James (far right).

New Film Documents Legendary KC Ballot Theft Case

A new film premiering this weekend tells the story behind the 1947 blowing of a Jackson County Courthouse safe, making possible the theft of dodgy ballots and contributing to the collapse of a planned vote fraud investigation.

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Guests can enter the interior of the "Fractured Globe" to view videos describing the many challenges facing President Harry Truman following the end of World War II.

Take a Peek Inside the Re-imagined Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

On Friday, July 2, Harry S. Truman Library & Museum officials will reopen the Independence institution after a nearly two-year shutdown for a $29 million makeover.

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Israeli President Chaim Weizmann with President Truman with the torah at the White House

Harry Truman and the Holocaust

As the 33rd president, Harry Truman drew upon a lifetime of relationships with Jewish friends as he weighed his actions in response to the Holocaust.

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President Harry Truman bearing Christmas gifts

Harry Truman’s Christmas Story (Bah Humbug)

Harry Truman’s first Christmas as president was spent taking a dicey plane trip in fowl weather to return home, only to be confronted by a disgruntled wife.

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Boss Tom Pendergast

A Sordid History of Kansas City Election Fraud

The Kansas City area has a rich legacy of election fraud, stretching from before the Civil War to after World War II.

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