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Events, Programs, and Exhibits for Saturday, November 7, 2009
All events are free with Museum admission, unless otherwise noted.
National History Day workshop
Truman Library
November 7, 2009
9:00 am-1:30 pm
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This workshop for teachers and students will address the theme for the 2010 contest as well as provide examples of successful student entries.

Experienced National History Day experts will also share tips, strategies and resources for the most successful way to approach National History Day in the classroom.
Cost:  Free
Reservations required. 

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

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