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Harry S Truman National Historic Site
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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

Harry S Truman, 1884. Credit: Truman Library  

Did You Know?
Young Harry Truman nearly choked to death on a peach pit. His mother saved his life by forcing the pit down his throat with her fingers.

Last Updated: August 20, 2009 at 15:17 EST