News Releases

News Releases

2024 Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award | February 26, 2024

  Former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt will receive the 2024 Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award on April 18, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. President Truman’s grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, will participate in the award ceremony, which will take place at the Truman Library Institute’s annual fundraising dinner, Wild About Harry! KANSAS CITY, Mo. Read More Learn more

Truman Civil Rights Symposium to Commemorate National 75th Anniversary of the Desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces July 26-28 in Washington, DC | June 27, 2023

Public event hosted by Truman Library Institute to honor Black veterans’ history of service and sacrifice and explore the legacy of President Truman’s watershed civil rights decision  Participants include Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force General CQ Brown, Jr.; U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan; U.S. Navy Adm. Michelle Howard (Ret.); U.S. Rep. Read More Learn more

Israeli Ambassador Honors Truman for His Legacy of Leadership | May 11, 2023

Pictured above, left to right: Clifton Truman Daniel, Ambassador Michael Herzog, Truman Library Institute Chairman Pat Ottensmeyer (Photo: Mark McDonald) Ambassador Michael Herzog Pays Tribute to Harry Truman for Recognizing Israel’s Independence 75 Years Ago INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (May 11, 2023) – Ambassador Michael Herzog today paid tribute to the 33rd President of the U.S. for Read More Learn more

A National Tradition | May 8, 2023

On Monday, May 8, 2023, the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum will host the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Harry S. Truman, marking the 139th anniversary of his birth. Long a tradition of the United States presidency, the incumbent commander in chief sends a tribute wreath on the birthday of Read More Learn more

Truman Library Institute Announces New Season of Programs | May 1, 2023

Annual Favorites and All-New Events Celebrate Leadership, Legacy and America’s Democracy The Truman Library Institute has announced a new season of Truman Legacy events, Members-only experiences and public programs. This stellar line-up offers extraordinary access and insights into our history, the American presidency, Truman’s legacy and American democracy. For full details, or to reserve seats, Read More Learn more