Later Life
Truman left the White House on January 19, 1953, the day of Dwight D. Eisenhower's inauguration. At age eighty -eight Truman decided not to run for president his third time and he retired to Independence, Missouri. After Mr. Truman left office his friends raised money for the Harry S Truman Library and Museum located in Independence, Missouri. It holds his important documents and items from his life. The library and museum was opened in 1957 as a part of the National Archives. Harry S Truman died on December 26, 1972.

Memoirs

Harry Truman published two memoirs. Parts of them were published in Life magazine. The opening installment of his memoirs was called The Most Mementous First Eighteen Days in the magazine . He wrote two memoirs Years of Decisions, in 1955, and Years of Trial and Hope.

Political Career

Truman remained interested in politics for many years after his presidency, campaigning around the U.S. for Democratic candidates and commenting on national issues. He also spent a lot of time at the Harry S Truman Library. He was the only President to address Congress after his presidency.

This portion of the webpage was researched and created by:
Krishna P.