Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

September 19

 

In 1900, Harry S. Truman attended his first Democratic Convention, serving as a page. The convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri.

Read the story of Truman serving as a page, and the amazing frantic preparations to get the convention hall ready for the occasion

 

 

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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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