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by Amber and Teneke |
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by Amber and Teneke |
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| On December 26, 1972,
Harry S. Truman died of heart failure in Kansas City, Missouri. He
was 88 years old, but he left a great legacy behind him.
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is located in Independence, Missouri and sits on a hill. The library and museum preserves the papers, books, and other historical information about President Harry S. Truman. One attraction is a reproduction of the Oval Office. That is where President Truman made most of his important decisions. He never passed the buck! You can also view a 45 minute film about President Truman and his life in the State of Missouri Auditorium. |
Digital photo from taken by Mrs. Orlando |
Digital photo taken by Mrs. Orlando When you first walk
into the Library and Museum, you are greeted by a mural painted by Thomas
Hart Benton. The mural shows Independence as the opening of the westward
expansion.
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The Truman Courtyard
is a nice garden area that has a flame that continually burns as a memory
of Harry S. Truman. The flame is called the Flame of Freedom.
At the back of the courtyard, you can even visit the gravesites of Harry
and Bess Truman.
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Digitial photo taken by Mrs. Orlando |
There are galleries
that also show things that took place during Truman's term as a president.
The Truman Library and Museum has a cool Gift
Shop with lots of interesting Truman memorabilia.
The Truman Library and Museum has a really cool site just for kids with lots of Truman trivia and games. It's called the Kids Site and Harry's Hall of Games. They even have coloring pages you can print out and color, so be sure to check it out! If you ever have a chance to visit the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, don't pass it up. It's an interesting attraction you won't want to miss. |
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