An Update on the Truman Library’s Renovation | June 12, 2020
There is no better place in the United States to tell the story of America’s 33rd president than the Truman Library. And there is no better time to share Harry Truman’s life and legacy.
When the Midwestern farm boy who never went to college assumed the presidency in the final months of World War II, he inherited a worldwide catastrophe. With his “Buck Stops Here” leadership, he created post-war order at home and abroad. The new Truman exhibition will explore these achievements, from the Truman Committee and the Truman Doctrine to desegregating the military and recognizing Israel, for a 21st-century audience.
As the renovation completion date comes into view later this year, the Truman Library is looking more and more like the finished project. Here are a few renderings from the fly-through presentation alongside photos of the current progress. It’s exciting to see our plans become a reality.
An Update on the Truman Library’s Transformation | March 27, 2020
The Truman Library’s transformative renovation project has made excellent progress through the winter. Below are updated photos taken on March 18. Read More
Truman Library Groundbreaking Ceremony | September 17, 2019
Gov. Parson, Archivist Ferriero and Clifton Truman Daniel Break Ground on Library
The Truman Library’s transformative renovation officially kicked off on September 5 with a groundbreaking ceremony featuring Missouri Governor Mike Parson, Archivist of the U.S. David Ferriero, Missouri State Senator John Rizzo, the president’s grandson Clifton Truman Daniel as well as many other local officials and friends of the Truman Library.
Highlights of the special remarks made from a few of our distinguished speakers include the following:
More than 125 friends, donors, board members and local dignitaries joined us for a very special day that will go into the books as one of the great days in the history of the Truman Library. The historic ceremony drew the attention of local media, with coverage from Fox 4, KMBC, KCTV 5, The Examiner and more.
The Truman Library is currently closed for a massive renovation. Learn more about the exciting future of the Truman Library here.
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