TRU SPEAKERS BUREAU
BOOK ONE OF OUR DYNAMIC SPEAKERS to create a captivating and informative program for your next meeting! Engage audiences with signature presentations designed to spark conversations, inspire insights, and entertain. Virtual or in-person presentations are intended for adult groups of 20 or more. In-person speakers are limited to a one-hour radius from Kansas City.
Choose from two program areas: America250 and Truman’s Legacy & Library.
America250
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is proud to play a leading role in the America 250 commemoration. As the nation approaches its historic 250th birthday, we invite you to a meaningful conversation in your community by hosting a special event featuring topics from the Truman Library Institute Speakers Bureau. Connect President Truman’s enduring legacy to the principles of our nation’s founding and be among the first to experience the upcoming 2026 exhibition, The Story of US.
Truman’s America: We Hold These Truths
Unexpectedly thrust into office in April 1945, Harry S. Truman had little preparation to lead the nation he inherited. A lifelong student of ancient and American history with a steady moral compass, Truman surprised the world by bringing decisive energy to shape American democracy. Equality. Liberty. Freedom. Democracy. Guided by the vision of the Founders, Truman implemented bold policies at home and abroad. His leadership advanced civil rights, safeguarded democracy and laid the groundwork for a new era of international cooperation and democratic alliances. Explore the legacy where the ideals of the Framers meet the determination of Harry Truman. Reserve your spot now to experience the story, inspiration and relevance of Truman’s legacy firsthand.
The Story of US: An Exclusive Preview
In April 2026, the Truman Presidential Library and Museum will unveil a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, The Story of US. For the first time, a remarkable collection of rarely displayed historically significant documents will travel from the National Archives in Washington, D.C., to Independence, Missouri. Collectively, these documents define the American story—from the nation’s founding and the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, world wars, and the ongoing development of the great American experiment—democracy.
Get a head start on the conversations everyone will be having as we approach July 4, 2026! Book this captivating presentation for an exclusive preview of the exhibition highlights, including the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Louisiana Purchase, Brown v. Board of Education, and more. Be the one in your circle who can share the inside story of America’s enduring experiment in liberty and democracy and the truths we hold dear.
Truman’s Legacy & Library
Program topics include but are not limited to:
The Buck Stops Here: Harry Truman and Leadership
Truman’s bold decisions demonstrated he never “passed the buck.” Learn how Truman championed policies like civil rights and international cooperation, shaping the post-WWII global order to help safeguard democracies. His profound influence and contemporary relevance invite audiences to consider how Truman’s leadership has shaped our nation and the world.
Five Things You Didn’t Know about Harry Truman
Truman’s journey from a Missouri farmer to president of the United States underscores how ordinary citizens can shape history. Learn five (or more!) fascinating facts about the “Man from Independence” that will foster conversation and make you the next winner at trivia night!
Truman and Civil Rights
Most people identify the 1950s and 1960s as pivotal decades in the civil rights movement but are unaware of Truman’s early and significant contributions to the movement. Learn how Truman, an unlikely advocate for civil rights, became a champion for equality.
Reimagining the Truman Presidential Library & Museum: The Once-in-a-Generation Transformation
Have you seen it? The all-new permanent exhibition at the Truman Library opened to critical acclaim and earned the attention of news outlets nationwide. Learn about the phenomenal transformation with a behind-the-scenes peek at transforming galleries, preserving and moving artifacts, and building immersive interactives.
The Truman Speakers Bureau is organized and managed by the Truman Library Institute, the member-supported nonprofit partner of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, one of the presidential archives managed by the National Archives. This is a free public service to our community.
For more information, or if you wish to request a topic not listed above, please email: Stacy.Benson@TrumanLibraryInstitute.org.