Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

November 20, 1998

Truman as a judge

Truman was first elected judge of Jackson County in 1928. County judges were people who set taxes, established budgets for road improvements and oversaw a number of county institutions.


Truman being sworn in as judge

by Madison and Allyson
Cedar Creek Elementary

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The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of thirteen Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

500 W. US Hwy. 24. Independence MO 64050
truman.library@nara.gov;
Phone: 816-268-8200 or 1-800-833-1225;
Fax: 816-268-8295.

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