"Since the birth of the American republic, the office of the president has grown and developed into the most important office of government in the history of the world. I hope that the exhibits in this library will be an expression to the young people and old people, a better understanding of the history of the nature of the presidency of the government of the United States."

The front of the Truman Library, as seen from across 24 Highway, on a wintry day February 8, 1997.

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