• Harry S Truman National Historic Site

    Harry S Truman

    National Historic Site Missouri

Stories

216 North Delaware - The Noland home, where Harry Truman's aunt and uncle once lived

Harry Truman's Christmas Traditions - Learn how the Trumans celebrated the holidays

Harry S Truman Farm Home - The Grandview farm where Harry Truman lived and worked between 1906 and 1917

Harry Truman and Civil Rights - President Truman’s views on discrimination and his civil rights policies

Wallace Family Compound - The two bungalows located to the east of the Truman home where Bess Truman's brothers once lived

Harry Truman and the 48-Star Flag - Learn the history of the American flag as it appeared during Truman's presidency

Fences and Fame: The Truman Home Fence - Learn about the circumstances under which the Trumans had to fence in their yard.

Vietta Garr - Learn about the contributions of the Truman's longtime cook and family companion

Did You Know?

African-American and white soldiers during World War II. Credit: Truman Library

Truman issued an executive order declaring, “that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin."  This marked the desegregation of the armed forces.