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Book Talk: Hendrik Meijer, “Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century”
Hendrik Meijer will visit the Library to discuss his latest book, “Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century.”
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Benn Steil: Dawn of the Cold War
Focusing on the critical years 1947 to 1949, Benn Steil’s latest book “Dawn of the Cold War” brings to life the seminal episodes marking the collapse of postwar US-Soviet relations.
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History Happy Hour with Jon Taylor “Harry and Tom”
Jon Taylor, History Professor at the University of Central Missouri, will discuss the relationship between Harry Truman and Tom Pendergast.
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The Age of Eisenhower: William Hitchcock
In honor of the 74th anniversary of D-Day, join us for a free public program focusing on how Eisenhower’s accomplished military career prepared him for serving as Commander-in-Chief through the Cold War.
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Frank Lavin: Home Front to the Battlefront
Home Front to Battlefront: An Ohio Teenager in World War II
Author Frank Lavin discusses the US Army in Europe during WWII, told through his father's experience.
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Hat's Off to Harry! Puppet Show
A fun-filled puppet show about the adventures of young Harry Truman created by the experts at the Puppetry Arts Institute.
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Jay Sexton: “A Nation Forged by Crisis”
In partnership with the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Jay Sexton will discuss his new book, “A Nation Forged by Crisis” which examines the crises that have determined our nation’s course from the start.
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History Happy Hour: Showdown with the Soviets
History Happy Hour at the Truman Library, 500 West U.S. Highway 24, Independence, MO focusing on Showdown with the Soviets: The Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949.
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Members Night at the Museum
Truman Library Institute members are invited to attend an exclusive, after-hours event at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum.
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History Happy Hour with Archivist Tammy Williams
Archivist Tammy Williams will tell the story of the Trumans' love and devotion to each other through the letters they exchanged over their nine year courtship and fifty-three years of marriage.