• Harry S Truman National Historic Site

    Harry S Truman

    National Historic Site Missouri

Brochures & Bulletins

The Noland Home
The Noland home, where Harry Truman's aunt and uncle once lived

Truman Family Farm
The Grandview farm where Harry Truman lived and worked between 1906 and 1917

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

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

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.

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

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

 

Harry S Truman NHS Rack Cards

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Truman Home Rack Card (PDF 465KB)

 

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Truman Farm Home Rack Card (PDF 526KB)

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Did You Know?

Portrait of Bess Wallace Truman. Credit: Truman Library

On her 52nd birthday, Harry wrote Bess, “I wanted to be there so badly to help you celebrate I don’t know how to express it.” Then he teased, “If your new dress doesn’t fit you, send it back and we’ll get a larger one.”