Harry Truman
A Tale of Atomic Bombs and Paper Cranes
For the past decade, President Harry Truman’s eldest grandson has engaged in a continuing public dialogue with survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 75 years ago.
Age of Coronavirus: KC’s Role in Winning the War on Polio
Kansas City played an underappreciated role in conquering polio, a public health scourge with some similarities with the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Truman Family Secrets
A new book recounts the suicide that shadowed the family of Harry Truman.
‘Truman Torah’ Reunited With Rabbi in Philadelphia
The famous “Truman Torah” given to Harry S. Truman after he recognized the founding of Israel has been reunited with the son of the rabbi who provided the gift.
Truman Library Getting Even More Wild About Harry
Almost 20 years ago Truman Library officials unveiled a $22.5 million renovation with exhibits considered state-of-the-art. This summer they shuttered the museum and announced a $25 million upgrade. One reason: Harry Truman’s story has become too big for the building. A new 12,000-square-foot permanent exhibit is expected to be unveiled in the fall of 2020…
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