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Posts Tagged ‘Truman Library’

Truman Library Makes Plans to Host Hiroshima Trees

By | April 4, 2023 | 0
Truman Library visitors to the exhibit can examine Katy McCormick’s photographs displayed alongside witness testimonials of the bombings.

Descendants of trees that survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb that helped end World War II are expected to be planted at the Truman Library sometime in 2024.

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

By | June 28, 2021 | 0
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.

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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Nick’s Picks | First COVID-19 Vaccines Expected in Kansas City This Week

By | December 7, 2020 | 0
Nick Haines

The Kansas City area could begin seeing the first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as this week.

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Truman Family Secrets

By | February 19, 2020 | 0
David Wallace

A new book recounts the suicide that shadowed the family of Harry Truman.

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‘Truman Torah’ Reunited With Rabbi in Philadelphia

By | January 30, 2020 | 0
Israeli President Chaim Weizmann with President Truman with the torah at the White House

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.

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