Truman Presidential Library: Public Programs Calendar

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Events, Programs, and Exhibits for Saturday, November 14, 2009

All events are free with Museum admission, unless otherwise noted.

Captain Harry: The Military Career of a Missourian
Francis Families Theater
November 14, 2009
11:00 am
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Harry Truman's service in World War I had a lasting impact on his life and political career. Join Supervisory Archivist Sam Rushay and explore Truman's military career, including his command of Battery D and tour of duty in Europe during World War I.
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Second Saturdays

Talkin' Truman - Truman Library archivists will commemorate HST's 125th birthday throughout 2009 with informative programs highlighting rarely seen and unique items from the Truman Library's collections. Look for the Talkin' Truman graphic on the events page. These Second Saturday programs take place at 11 a.m. and are included with paid Museum admission.

Permanent Museum Exhibits:

Harry S. Truman: Presidential Years
Harry S. Truman: Life and Times

Feature Film:

Harry S. Truman: 1884-1972 Narrated by David McCullough Daily Show Times: Hourly from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.This 45-minute film by Academy Award winner Charles Guggenheim examines Truman's life, from his humble birth in Lamar, Missouri, to the courtship of his wife, Bess Wallace, his service in World War I, his entry into local politics under "Boss" Tom Pendergast, his election to the U.S. Senate, and his rise to the Presidency.

Museum Store:

Pay no admission to browse the Museum Store for unique keepsakes and gifts.

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