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History is literally underfoot in KC. πŸ‘€ Keep an eye out for sidewalk graphics at historic Truman locations around the city β€” come stand where Truman stood, and tag us if you find one! #TRUHistory #KansasCity
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Kansas City welcomes the world this summer! Discover our story at the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum. The world is here. History awaits. ow.ly/uvcq50ZbmBG
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ This Saturday! Celebrate Flag Day at the Truman Library & Museum β€” free, open to all, with a Model T car show, live jazz, and magic. Fitting that Truman made Flag Day official in 1949. Come mark it where history lives. ow.ly/sree50ZaFLG
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Our series continues. 79 years ago this month, Truman addressed the NAACP β€” the first sitting president ever to do so. Today's quote from that historic June 29, 1947 speech still challenges us to live up to our founding ideals. #TrumanLegacy #TRUHistory
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⚽ KC is World Cup ready β€” and so are we. United We Play: Kicking It with the Trumans is one of 6 must-see exhibits this summer, per KCUR. History sports = the perfect combo. Free with admission, open through Dec. 31. #WorldCupKC #TrumanLegacy kcur.org/arts-life/2026-05-1…

Kansas City museums are hosting World Cup-inspired exhibits this summer. Here are 6 to explore

Residents and visitors can get in the World Cup spirit with these six soccer-themed exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across the area.

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Tickets are nearly gone! Join us June 8 for an evening with bestselling historians Candice Millard & David Von Drehle β€” live in KC. America250 Speakers Series. Register now: ow.ly/MBpp50Z7j9c
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79 years ago this month, Truman became the first sitting president to address the NAACP. To honor that anniversary, we're highlighting quotes from his historic June 29, 1947 speech that still resonate today. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #TrumanLegacy #TRUHistory
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The exhibit is closed. The digital vault is open. Explore rare National Archives documents from Opening the Vault: The Story of US β€” 250 years of America, on demand. πŸ—οΈ trumanlibraryinstitute.org/t… #TheStoryOfUS #America250
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Think big. Then spend your life making it happen. Truman never settled for small plans β€” and neither should we. #TruWordsTuesday #TrumanLegacy #HarrySTruman
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A WWI veteran himself, Truman understood sacrifice. Days after taking office in 1945, he told the armed forces: "America will never forget their sacrifices." Neither will we. This Memorial Day, we honor all who gave everything. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MemorialDay #TrumanLegacy #TRUHistory
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Independence was agreed to, not just declared. See the Treaty of Paris at the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum as part of the #America250 exhibit. Stand inches from the document that ended a war and confirmed a nation. Open now through May 25. #TreatyOfParis #HarrySTruman
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Free museum admission all Memorial Day Weekend the last chance to see Opening the Vault: The Story of US β€” 20 landmark documents from the National Archives. Thank you, @KCRoyalsFdn. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈβšΎ Plan your visit β†’ conta.cc/4nOo60p #America250 #TRUHistory #TrumanLegacy
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Clifton Truman Daniel β€” Harry S. Truman's eldest grandson β€” wrote about "Opening the Vault" for the @KCStar, and it's worth your time. 21 original documents. Real history. Open through May 25. πŸ”— ow.ly/ytp750Z0Sq0 #TrumanLegacy #TRUHistory #America250

Truman Library exhibit transports you through the story of US | Opinion

The documents on display in β€œOpening the Vault: The Story of US” prove that America is not just pages in a history book. | Opinion

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No college diploma β€” but plenty of wisdom. πŸŽ“ Truman at Princeton, 1947: "Free and inquiring minds, with unlimited access to the sources of knowledge, can be the architects of a peaceful and prosperous world." Happy graduation season, Class of 2026. #TrumanLegacy #TRUHistory
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H. W. Brands sat down with KCUR radio today to talk George Washington and American Patriarch β€” then he's ours tomorrow night. Join us May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Unity Temple on the Plaza. 🎧 ow.ly/kTWc50YZ20w 🎟️ ow.ly/qgKu50YZ20x #TRUHistory #America250

Prolific presidential historian H.W. Brands turns his focus to George Washington

Historian H.W. Brands has written more than 30 books about American history, highlighting prominent figures ranging from the era of the Revolutionary War to the presidency of Ronald Reagan. He’ll be...

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Tru Words Tuesday: Truman believed progress doesn't happen by chance β€” it takes courageous, skillful leaders willing to seize the moment. #TrumanLegacy #TRUHistory
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Before America was fully formed, it was imagined. See the original Great Seal of the United States at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum during the America250 Exhibit. See this and other amazing artifacts. Now open through May 25.
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Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there! Today, we honor the love, care, and guidance of these amazing women! #HappyMothersDay
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Today, the U.S. Army laid a wreath at President Truman's grave in honor of his 142nd birthday. A solemn and beautiful tribute to the 33rd President. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸŽ‚ πŸ“Ί Watch the moment: kctv5.com/video/2026/05/08/h… #HarryTruman #TrumanLibrary

Harry Truman remembered in ceremony on his 142nd birthday

A U.S. Army team will laid a wreath at President Truman's grave in honor of his 142nd birthday.

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Happy 142nd birthday to Harry S. Truman, born May 8, 1884. πŸŽ‚ On cake, he said it best: "There's nothing better than cake but more cake." We couldn't agree more. #TrumanLegacy #HarrySTruman
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