Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

January 26, 1999

The Invention of Printing Machine

  The printing machine was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the late 1430's. Thanks to Mr. Gutenberg we have a way to print books. The printer was invented so that books could be made a lot faster. Harry S. Truman read a lot of books in his lifetime. In fact, he read the family Bible before he was 5 years old. He also has said to have read all the books in the Independence Public Library! Years later during retirement, he wrote a book about his life and presidency.

Harry loved to read!!

Jake and Samantha
Barry Elementary



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