First Family Stories: Grandpa and LBJ | January 22, 2023
First Family Stories
By Clifton Truman Daniel
“First Family Stories” is a serial memoir exploring the history, humanity and humor of being part of one of America’s First Families. Clifton Truman Daniel is the eldest grandson of Bess and Harry Truman.
“Kick Up Dust” by M. L. King, Jr. | January 15, 2023
1948 State of the Union Address | January 6, 2023
Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union
January 7, 1948
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, and Members of the 80th Congress:
We are here today to consider the state of the Union.
On this occasion, above all others, the Congress and the President should concentrate their attention, not upon party but upon the country; not upon things which divide us but upon those which bind us together–the enduring principles of our American system, and our common aspirations for the future welfare and security of the people of the United States.
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The Passing of a President | December 26, 2022
Truman’s Death
By Brian Burnes
Harry Truman died at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, 1972. Within hours, Independence police officers placed barricades on North Delaware Street outside the Truman residence. The news apparently compelled many visitors to leave their homes and drive by the familiar white Victorian home that, since 1953, had housed the Kansas City area’s most prominent resident.
The Funeral of Harry S. Truman | December 26, 2022
Truman’s Funeral
By Brian Burnes
On the afternoon of Thursday, December 28, 1972, Bess Truman – hatless, wearing a black coat and using a cane – walked out of her home at 219 North Delaware in Independence, Missouri through its back door and entered a waiting limousine.
There were five limousines in all. The first carried Mrs. Truman and their daughter, Margaret. Other cars held Margaret’s husband, Clifton Daniel, their fours sons, and members of the Truman household staff. Their destination was the Truman Library in Independence, the site of the main memorial service for Harry Truman, who had died two days before.
Truman Family Christmas | December 21, 2022
First Family Stories
By Clifton Truman Daniel
Caption: Truman Daniel Christmas family photo in 1965. From left to right: Harrison, Margaret Truman Daniel with Thomas, William, Clifton, and E. Clifton Daniel. (Photo: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum)
“First Family Stories” is a serial memoir exploring the history, humanity and humor of being part of one of America’s First Families. Clifton Truman Daniel is the eldest grandson of Bess and Harry Truman.
See President George W. Bush’s “Portraits of Courage” at the Truman Library | October 26, 2022
The next time you visit the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, you won’t have just any tour guide. Step inside the museum’s new visiting exhibit, and former President George W. Bush will guide you through 66 full-color portraits and a four-panel mural he painted to honor our nation’s service members. Read More
2022 Truman Medal for Economic Policy | October 18, 2022
On October 6, 2022, the Truman Medal for Economic Policy was awarded to Roger W. Ferguson, Jr. The transcript of his address, “The Future of American Capitalism,” follows. Watch the recorded program on YouTube. Read More
Truman Statue Unveiling and Dedication Transcript | October 3, 2022
On September 29, 2022, The Honorable Nancy Pelosi presided over the unveiling and dedication of the Truman Statue in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The transcript of the national dedicatory event follows. Read More
Truman Statue to Be Unveiled in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda | September 13, 2022
More than 75 years after ascending to the presidency, Harry Truman is headed back to Washington – as a 7 1/2′ bronze Truman Statue! Read More