President Truman's Library Album
When President Roosevelt died in April of 1945 Harry
S. Truman became President.  His Library is located
in Independence, Missouri.
The welcome sign at the Truman
Library.
One at a time they all lay a wreath around the grave of President
Truman.  Left--the last wreath is laid.  Right--They play taps.
The entrance into the library
has a giant mural.
The burial site with the wreaths
that were placed.
The Truman Oval Office
The honor guards leave.
President Truman's famous
saying was on his desk.
On May 8th we are surprised that it
is Truman's birthday and the head
of dozens of VFW and Legion clubs
are at the Library to lay wreaths of
flowers.
The back side of the
Truman Oval Office
The grounds of the burial site
from the eternal flame.
Some of the important headlines in the newspapers during Truman's first year in office.
Important decisions made by Truman included the dropping of the Atomic Bomb, dealing with Stalin and
the Cold War, the Marshall plan to rebuild Europe and the forming of NATO.
In 1948 Truman
recognizes the state
of Israel.
The wall of photos.
The photos included Truman's ID
card as a soldier in WW 1.  He
was rejected because of his
eyesight.  He memorized the eye
chart and fooled them into
accepting him when he passed
the test.
The gift shop at President
Truman's Library.
President Truman refused to
take any money from the
government after leaving
office.