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No Image Available Tinnin, Karen Karen Tinnin was a permanent employee of the Harry S Truman National Historic Site from 1985-2007. During her employ, she was actively involved in the creation, improvements, and management of the Truman home in Independence, Missouri in her role as park ranger and later, Chief of Interpretation. Interview Not Transcribed
No Image Available Truman, Fred L. Fred L. Truman, son of J. Vivian and Luella Truman and nephew of Harry S Truman, discusses the Truman family and life on the Truman farm in Grandview, where he spent many years. Truman relates the importance of Harry S Truman as a member of the larger Truman family rather than as a national political figure. Interview (pdf - 278KB)
No Image Available Truman, Gilbert and Harry A. Gilbert and Harry A. Truman were the sons of John Vivian Truman, the President's brother. They discuss life on and around the two Truman farms in Grandview, Missouri. Harry A. lived in the Truman Farm Home from 1946 to 1955 and talks about the modifications made to the house to make it "modern." Interview Not Transcribed 
Mary Higbee Truman Truman, Mary H. Mary Higbee Truman met Harry S Truman when he was Jackson County judge, and she later married his nephew, John C. Truman. Truman shared stories about family activities such as Sunday dinners in Grandview at the Truman farm, inaugurations, vacations at the White House, and VIP tours of the capitol. 
Millie Twyman Twyman, Millicent Millicent Twyman discusses the neighborhood relationships and the protectiveness of the Trumans by those closest to them. Interview Not Transcribed |
Did You Know?
“To really understand Harry S Truman,” wrote his daughter, Margaret, “you must grasp the importance of humility in his thinking.” He was not the type of person to brag. “But,” continued Margaret, “this practice of humility never meant that Dad downgraded his worth, in his own mind.”