Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography

Once, President Truman was asked to recommend ten books for children to read. Among those listed was Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography.

Franklin was often quoted as writing, "If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth the reading, or do things worth the writing."

Harry S. Truman did both.

Benjamin Franklin

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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