News Releases

News Releases

Truman Library Institute Commemorates Truman’s Birthday and 75th Anniversary of V-E Day | May 5, 2020

The Truman Library Institute and the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum will commemorate the 75th anniversary of V-E Day and Harry Truman’s 136th birthday on May 8, 2020 with a special online initiative presented in honor of this milestone. Learn more

Truman Library Institute Grants Scholar’s Award to Nathan Citino | April 30, 2020

The Truman Library Institute has awarded the $30,000 Scholar’s Award to Nathan Citino, a Professor of History at Rice University. Learn more

2020 Harry S. Truman Book Award Honors Derek Leebaert | April 28, 2020

The Truman Library Institute has awarded Derek Leebaert the 2020 Harry S. Truman Book Award for "Grand Improvisation: America Confronts the British Superpower, 1945-1957." Learn more

Truman Library Institute Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Truman Presidency | April 1, 2020

The Harry S. Truman Library Institute and Harry S. Truman Library and Museum will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Truman Presidency with online initiatives and events throughout 2020 while construction continues on its $30-million museum transformation project. Learn more

Truman Medal for Economic Policy to be Awarded to Janet Yellen | October 7, 2019

The 2019 Truman Medal for Economic Policy will be awarded to former Chair of the Federal Reserve Board Janet Yellen on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Learn more