WhistleStop Summer 2009

1HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY INSTITUTE

WhistleStopPreserving the Legacy of America’s 33rd President

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Ceremonial Reopening of

Truman’s Working Office

10th Annual Wild AboutHarry with Cokie Roberts

Photo Gallery — Truman’s

125th Birthday Celebration

On Special Exhibit—

Truman125: A Life inPhotographs

Events, Exhibits Commemorate

125th Bir thdayof Harry S. Truman

FFrom a visit by formerPresident William Jefferson“Bill” Clinton to exhibitopenings to a 125-foot birthdaycake, the Truman Library servedas the focus for events honoringthe 125th birthday of America’s33rd president. Travel writers,TV crews, and newspaperreporters joined thousands ofvisitors in the first days of Mayto be inspired by Truman’slegacy at his presidential library.

Although programs andexhibits marking Truman125will span the calendar year, thefour days surrounding Truman’sMay 8 birthday offered visitors acornucopia of programs and events celebrating oneof our nation’s great leaders.

On May 6, former President Bill Clintonaccepted the City of Independence Public ServiceAward on the front steps of the Truman Library.Addressing the crowd of several hundred people,President Clinton noted that President Truman’slegacy remains significant in the world today.Truman, he said, “had a relentless focus on buildinga future. The world needs the kind of practicalleadership that Harry Truman brought to us.”

Earlier that day, Kansas City’s popular call-inradio program, The Walt Bodine Show on KCUR89.3 FM, broadcast live from the Truman Library’sMuseum galleries with special guests CliftonTruman Daniel, grandson of Harry S. Truman,and Matthew Algeo, author of the recently released

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Truman “had arelentless focus on building afuture. The worldneeds the kind of practicalleadership thatHarry Trumanbrought to us.”— Former U.S. President Bill Clinton

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TRIVIAIn this quote about an

unnamed U.S. president,

Truman could be describing

himself. Can you identify the

subject of this quote (hint:

Truman is praising another

historical figure with a

major birthday in 2009).

He “had to make decisions

and take chances, and he

studied each situation and

made decisions that he felt

were best for the people of

the United States and for

the rest of the world, and

that’s the reason he turned

out to be a great president.”

Answer at bottom.

Abraham Lincoln

Truman Library InstituteBoard of Directors

Honorary ChairClifton Truman Daniel

Officers

CHAIRMAN William C. Nelson

VICE CHAIR & TREASURER Roger A. Novak

VICE CHAIR Clyde F. Wendel

SECRETARY Herbert M. Kohn

PRESIDENT Michael J. Devine

DIRECTORS

Carol AndersonJohn A. DillinghamCharles M. FoudreeRichard A. GephardtSam F. HamraAllen L. LefkoThomas R. McGee, Jr.John P. McMeelLarry L. McMullenWilson D. MiscambleJames B. Nutter, Jr.Cappy P. PowellPage Branton ReedWilliam M. ReislerJohn J. ShermanElizabeth T. SolbergCharles S. SoslandMaurice A. Watson

NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

John C. “Jack” DanforthWalter Isaacson

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In BriefInterpreting Truman Aided by $750,000 in Federal Funds

Truman’s historic office at his presidential library reopened tothe public on May 8 (see story on page 3). While therestoration work and new gallery are stunning, Phase II of theproject—interactive interpretive exhibits and Courtyardrepairs and improvements—was jeopardized by a lack offunding. Now, the Truman Library is pleased to announce

that, thanks to the continued support by key members of the Missouri Congressionaldelegation and Truman Library Institute Board members, the National Archives hasagreed to allocate the Truman Library $750,000 from its FY09 budget for the Truman

Working Office project. In a recent report to the Truman Library Institute Board ofDirectors, Chairman Bill Nelson said, “I especially want to thank U.S. Senator KitBond and U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II, who worked tirelessly to broaden supportfor the preservation of Truman’s Working Office, a unique treasury among Americanheritage sites.” Look for these new Museum enhancements in 2010.

Truman Scholarships Attract InternationalsThe Research, Scholarship and Academic Relations Committee recently awarded 17Research Grants ($34,771) and one Dissertation Year Fellowship ($16,000) to granteesrepresenting five nations, including the United States. Research subjects run the gamut fromdiplomatic, military, and political history to cultural explorations to considerations ofquestions of citizenship and identity. As in past years, applicants continue to range fromsenior scholars and journalists to graduate students doing dissertation research. In asignificant increase over previous years, one half of the grant applications came fromscholars living and working abroad, including applicants from Turkey, Italy, and China (aswell as the usual English-speaking countries of Canada, England, and Australia).Remarking on this trend, subcommittee chairwoman Mary Ann Heiss said, “This indicatesto me the value that scholars from outside the United States place not only on the invaluableholdings of the Truman Presidential Library but on the generous financial support providedby members and supporters of the Truman Library Institute.”

Addy Boy, Truman!We’re proud to announce that our newest online exhibit, Truman and

Civil Rights, took Silver at the 2009 Addy Awards. Believe it or not,Kansas City is home to the nation’s largest regional advertising awardsshow, and the Truman Library Institute’s microsite honoring PresidentTruman’s decision to desegregate the U.S. Armed Forces (1948)competed in an arena with national brands like Sonic, GM, VirginMobile and McDonalds. If you haven’t already explored theinteractive microsite, click over to TrumanLibrary.org next time you’resurfing the Web. You’ll find the link to Truman and Civil Rights near thebottom of our homepage. The 61st anniversary of thisgroundbreaking act by President Truman occurs on July 26, 2009.

The Bus Stops HereThe buck, truck, car and tour bus stops at the TrumanLibrary! Harry Truman’s 125th birthday weekend drewnearly 1,200 visitors to the presidential museum onFriday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, 2009. In the first twoweeks of May 1, the Museum welcomed an average of330 guests each day, a 16 percent increase over the sameperiod last year. If you haven’t visited the Museumlately, don’t miss this opportunity to take in the newexhibits and programs highlighting Truman125.

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In a fitting celebration of President Truman’s 125th birthday, the ceremonialrededication and reopening of Truman’s Working Office took place on Thursday, May 7,2009. Board Chairman Bill Nelson and Truman125 Honorary Chairs Adele andDonald Hall presided over the event, which included a champagne toast toAmerica’s 33rd president. Special guest Bill Dunn, Sr., offered remarks about hispersonal interest in the Truman Working Office project before helping cut the ribbon onthe new facility. The new exhibit gallery and restored office stand as symbols of yourcommitment to the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Thank you for helpingmake possible this important new interpretive gallery, which now providesunprecedented access to a unique American heritage site while sharing the largelyuntold story of Truman’s post-presidential years.

Hall Family Foundation

American Century InvestmentsCourtney S. Turner Charitable

Trust/Dan C. Weary and Bank of

America TrusteesDST Systems, Inc.Mrs. Marjorie N. MartinMr. & Mrs. Thomas A. McDonnellNational Endowment for the

HumanitiesMrs. Beth K. Smith

Dr. & Mrs. John HunkelerThe McGee Foundation

J.E. Dunn Construction CompanyMr. & Mrs. Morton I. Sosland The Sunderland Foundation

Mrs. Mary Shaw BrantonMr. & Mrs. Richard P. BrueningMr. & Mrs. Richard C. CrumptonMilton W. Feld Charitable TrustElaine Feld Stern Charitable TrustMr. & Mrs. Chuck FoudreeMrs. & Mrs. S. Lee KlingMrs. Barbara Hall MarshallMr. Roger A. NovakMr. Lambert B. OttHarry Portman Chaitable TrumstMr. & Mrs. William M. ReislerMrs. & Mrs. Charles A. SpauldingThe STAKE FoundationMr. & Mrs. Clude F. Wendel

Mr. & Mrs. Donald H. AlexanderMs. Joan AldersMr. James R. BaylorMr. Harvey S. BodkerMrs. Ina J. BryanMr. Alex BurdenMr. & Mrs. Robert H. BurnupMr. & Mrs. Edward K. Christiansen

Mr. & Mrs. Norman B. CobbMr. & Mrs. Darrell A. CrossMr. & Mrs. Richard DavisonMr. & Mrs. James C. DavidsonDr. & Mrs. Michael J. DevineMs. Amy DischMr. & Mrs. Ronald E. DoeringMr. & Mrs. William DouglasMr. & Mrs. Terry DunlapMrs. Cathy EckenrodMiss Luella E. FriendMr. & Mrs. Michael E. HermanMr. & Mrs. Sam F. HamraDr. Susan M. HartmannMr. & Mrs. Robert R. HetrickMr. & Mrs. Howard T. JacobsonMs. Adell J. JanzenMr. Edward JunkAmbassador & Mrs. Philip M.

KaiserDr. & Mrs. Richard S. KirkendallMr. & Mrs. Mark KoontzMr. Robert P. KusterMs. Barbara M. KuzdzolMr. & Mrs. Allen L. Lefko

Truman Working Office Contributors

Truman Working Office

Before (top) and after views

Ribbon Cutting Opens New View on Truman’s Historic Office

Above: Truman125 Honorary Chair Donald Hall; Alex Burden, executive vice president; Bill Nelson, boardchairman; Truman125 Honorary Chair Adele Hall; Michael Devine, director, Truman Library; Reeves Wiedeman,Helix Architecture and Design; Bill Dunn, Sr., J.E. Dunn Construction Co. Top right: Truman’s office, prior torenovation. Center: Truman Working Office Gallery exterior. Bottom: Inside the Truman Working Office Gallery.

Dr. Maeva & Mr. Daniel MarcusMr. & Mrs. Gerald McKiernanMr. & Mrs. William D. McMullanMs. Susan Medler &

Mr. Roger OysterMr. & Mrs. Joe R. MoodyMr. & Mrs. Patrick J. NickleDr. & Mrs. Jim C. PogueMr. & Mrs. Don PottsRochester Area Community

Foundation - Paul E. Haney Mr. & Mrs. Thomas RauschMr. James F. ReedMr. & Mrs. Daniel D. SawyerMr. Timothy ShullMs. Margaret A. SimmonsMr. John A. SternMs. Lisa A. SullivanMr. Paul R. TollandTruman Heartland Community

FoundationMs. Judy J. TurnerMr. George P. ViegelmannMr. & Mrs. Domenick WhiteMr. & Mrs. John E. Young


OWildabout

On Thursday, April 23, 2009, the Harry S. Truman LibraryInstitute celebrated the 125th birthday of President Truman atits 10th annual fundraising gala, Wild About Harry. Morethan 760 attendees filled the ballroom of the Muehlebach Towerfor a program that featured best-selling author and acclaimedpolitical commentator Cokie Roberts. Other special guestsincluded Clifton Truman Daniel and Thomas Daniel (grandsonsof Harry Truman) and members of their families; Susan FordBales (daughter of former President Ford); and the great-granddaughter of former President Hoover, Margaret Hoover.

The fundraiser, led by Honorary Chairs Adele and DonaldHall and Event Chairs Mary Shaw Branton and Page BrantonReed, raised more than $330,000 in support of the TrumanLibrary’s nationally acclaimed public forums, educationalprograms and museum exhibitions.

“We are thrilled with the success of Wild About Harry,”said Honorary Chairs Adele and Donald Hall. “What an honorto be part of the premier event celebrating the 125th birthdayof one of our nation’s great leaders, Harry S. Truman. We aregrateful to all those who made this memorable night possible,especially our event chairs, Shawsie and Page; the outstandingmembers of our steering committee; and all our good friendswho came through as new and renewing sponsors of thisworthy cause.”

The Truman Library Institute salutes the stellar volunteerleadership, underwriters and sponsors of Wild About Harryfor their support and advocacy on behalf of PresidentTruman’s presidential library and legacy.

“Wow,what anevent –what atribute.”

“Grandpa liked a good party, and I can see that

Kansas City knows how to do it right!

“You know, we Americans like to make lists, ranking

everything from Superbowl commercials to political

bloopers, vacation getaways to presidents. So maybe

you heard that earlier this year, C-Span conducted a

poll on presidential leadership and Grandpa landed in

the top five—again—right behind Washington. It got

me thinking about Harry Truman the president.

“The presidency was thrust upon my grandfather. He

didn’t want the job, but he gave it his all, and history

has treated him well for it. Perhaps some of his success

was due to the deep humility he felt when confronted

by the duties of the office and his fears about his

possible unworthiness to hold such a powerful

position. It was not in this modest man to think that

the office should be his and he could never have

devoted his life to seeking it.

“Instead, he devoted his life to his values—I can’t

imagine leaving a more powerful, inspiring legacy than

that.”

Photos (from top, left to right): K. O. Strohbehn, Barbara & Bob Unell, BevChapman; Robert & Prudence True, Susie & Bob Evans; Rod & Gerre Minkin,Harvey Bodker & Sandy Moses, Emily & Rick Boeshaar ; _________________,Dr. John & Mary Hunkeler*, Chuck* & Colleen Foudree, Dick Kirkendall*;Honorary Chairs Donald & Adele Hall, Cokie Roberts, Event Chairs ShawsieBranton*, Page Branton Reed*; Liz Brandt, Drs. Elisa & Steve Silverstein; Bill*& Barbara Nelson, John Avlon & Margaret Hoover, Vaden Bales & Susan FordBales, Truman Daniel, Thomas Daniel, Clifton Truman Daniel*; Jonathan* &Nancy Lee Kemper, Maija and Michael Devine*, John McMeel*.* Denotes a Truman Library Institute director or trustee

Remarks by Clifton Truman Daniel

ThankYouOVAL OFFICE UNDERWRITERS

Mary Shaw Branton and FamilyDST Systems, Inc.

Adele and Donald HallElaine and Norman Polsky Family Supporting

Foundation, GKCCF

WEST WING UNDERWRITERSInergy

Beth K. Smith


Harry!A limited number of autographed copies ofCokie Roberts’ newly released We Are OurMothers’ Daughters are available to ourmembers for the special price of $24. Topurchase your commemorative edition, pleasecontact Kim Rausch at (816) 268-8237.


Harry Truman’s Excellent Adventure.On May 7, the Truman Library Institute

hosted Toasting Truman and the ceremonialrededication of Truman’s Working Office (see storyon page 3). The program featured remarks byTruman125 Honorary Chairs Adele andDonald Hall, who praised the TrumanLibrary’s mission to inspire lives of purpose andto deepen the public’s understanding of ourdemocracy. “When we walk through thesedoors, we are reminded of the remarkable manHarry Truman was,” said Adele Hall. “But wealso are reminded of our American story, astory that binds us together and charges us tocarry the promise of our nation into the future.This is why Donald and I are proud supportersof the Harry S. Truman Library Institute andwhy the Truman Library will continue to haveour support in the years to come.”

Other Truman125 activities and eventsincluded $1.25 Museum admission; thePresident’s Wreath Laying Ceremony; theopening of a new exhibition, Truman125: A Life in

Photographs (see page 7); a 125-foot birthday cake;a Talkin’ Truman program on the geneology ofHarry and Bess; and two performances of a newchildren’s puppet show, Happy Birthday, Harry!

When Harry Truman was born, the world’sfirst skyscraper wasn’t yet finished. Only 19years before, General Robert E. Lee hadsurrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, and it wouldbe three decades before the Titanic’s fatefulvoyage. The world’s first four-wheeled motorvehicle had not yet been introduced, but thefountain pen (something President Trumanwould use quite a lot in his future office) wasabout to make its mark. Harry’s first home—which still stands in Lamar, Missouri—waspurchased for just over $600.

Who would have imagined that the little boyborn there to John and Martha Truman in 1884would become one of our nation’s most studied,celebrated, questioned and quoted leaders?

In fact, the 19th century farm boy who becamea 20th century giant is now a thoroughly 21stcentury icon. Harry Truman has a Facebook pageand a Wiki page. You’ll find him on myspace.comand in the subject line of mass emails circulatedby those who pine for a president like Truman.His most quotable quips are traveling throughTwitter. And try naming another person born in1884 who regularly shows up in today’s headlinesand on magazine covers.

There’s no question, the world is “Wilder thanEver” about Harry. And there’s no better place inall of America to be inspired by Harry Truman’slife and legacy than in his hometown—Independence, Missouri—at the Harry S.Truman Presidential Library and Museum.

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Left column, from top: Clifton Truman Daniel (left) talks with author Matthew Algeo during a livebroadcast from the Truman Library; Jean and Bill Dunn, Sr. at ceremonial rededication of Truman’sWorking Office; members enjoyed a sneak peek at Truman125: A Life in Photographs on May 7;American Legion members line-up for May 8 wreath laying; visitors of all ages enjoyed freebirthday cake; more than 200 parents and children attended the all-new puppet show, HappyBirthday, Harry, May 9. Right column, from top: following the May 7 ribbon cutting, members tookin a new view of Truman’s Working Office. U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore (right) played an officiating rolein the President’s Wreath Laying Ceremony on May 8; Truman re-enactor Niel Johnson beside125-foot long birthday cake, May 9; visitors in Truman Legacy Gallery.

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Former U.S. Senator George McGovernHeadlines Key West Symposium

Picturing the Life of a President

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The seventh annual Truman Legacy Symposium at theHarry S Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida,explored Truman’s complex relationship to Congress—as senator, presidential candidate andcommander-in-chief. Former U.S. Senator George McGovern (left) gave the keynote address for the two-day conference, May 15-16. Other presenters included Clifton Truman Daniel, Truman’s eldestgrandson; Michael Devine, director, Harry S. Truman Library and Museum; President Truman’s formerWhite House aide, former U.S. Rep. Ken Hechler; Donald Ritchie, Senate Historical Office; and a panelof scholars, including Dr. Alonzo Hamby and Dr. Susan Hartmann, trustee of the Truman LibraryInstitute. The conference concluded with a Kansas City-style barbecue on the lawn of the Little WhiteHouse, Harry Truman’s favorite presidential retreat. The collected papers prepared for the symposiumwill be published by Truman State University Press as Harry S.Truman and Congress: A Conflicted Legacy; theeighth volume in the Truman Legacy Series will be available in late 2010.

On May 8, 2009—the125th anniversary ofPresident Truman’s birth inLamar, Missouri—the HarryS. Truman Library andMuseum unveiled a newphoto exhibit, Truman125: A

Life in Photographs. Theexhibit’s 125 images—manyof which have never beforebeen displayed, and all culledfrom the Truman Library’scollection of more than100,000 photographs—helpus better understand the19th-century farm boy whobecame a 20th-centurygiant.

The exhibit turns ahistorical lens on the most important chaptersof Harry Truman’s life, from his humblebeginnings to his courtship of Bess Wallace,his unexpected rise to the presidency, andhis return to Independence, Missouri.

Complementing the photographs arerarely seen artifacts from the TrumanLibrary’s collection of nearly 30,000objects, as well as video clips which feature the formerpresident discussing the events captured on film. Walking through theexhibit, visitors encounter quotes about Harry Truman by people making news today,including President Obama, Senator John McCain, former President George W. Bush,Senator Claire McCaskill, former President Bill Clinton and others.

Young visitors will enjoy the hands-on interactive stations that draw their inspirationfrom the photographs, including a life-size puzzle of four Truman images, a celebritymatching game, and a unique hidden-pictures activity with magnifying glass.

Throughout the exhibit, we are reminded that the largely black-and-white record ofTruman’s life cannot contain the colorful complexity of this remarkable character.

Truman125: A Life in Photographswill be on exhibit through Oct. 8, 2009

and is made possible by generous

support from:

Courtney S. Truner Charitable Trust,Title Sponsor

Adele and Donald HallNorman and Elaine Polsky Family

Supporting Foundation - GKCCFSpecial thanks to UMB Bank and the

Yousuf Karsh Estate

Photos, from top:

Truman with Grandchildren, 1968Truman enjoyed Key West and vacationedthere 11 times during his presidency. Hereturned several times after he left office,usually with Margaret and her family. Here,Truman walks with his four grandsons.

Running Mates Meet, August 18, 1944 Senator Truman sits down for lunch withPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt on the WhiteHouse lawn. Writing of the meeting, Trumannoted how Roosevelt’s trembling handsrevealed his deteriorating health.

Not Typical Duty for a VP, 1945 At the National Press Club, actress LaurenBacall sits on the piano as Vice PresidentTruman plays. The photo created a sensationwhen it was published in 1945.

Ken Hechler with George McGovern

Every man has his hour. This is Eddie Jacobson’s.In May 1948, President Truman made one of the most significant—and courageous—

foreign policy decisions in American history when he recognized the new Jewish State ofIsrael just 11 minutes after independence was declared in Tel Aviv. Only two monthsearlier, the President—furious over the criticism he was receiving from some prominentJews—refused to meet with Jewish leader Chaim Weizmann at the White House. Whattranspired during the next two months changed the course of world history…and muchof the credit goes to Eddie Jacobson, who risked his lifetime friendship with the Presidentto influence this historic decision. Now, hear the remarkable story about a remarkablefriendship, as told by “Eddie.”

Broadway actor Marvin Starkman and playwright Bob Feinberg have drawn on therich archives of the Truman Library to tell the story of this historic friendship. TheTruman Library is pleased to partner with Eddie Jacobson’s home congregation—TheTemple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah—to present the Kansas City debut of Eddie.

In addition to the performance, we have the unique privilege of presenting Clifton TrumanDaniel, the grandson of Harry Truman, and Eddie Jacobson’s daughters, Gloria Schustermanand Elinor Borenstine, in a question-and-answer session immediately following the play.

ONE NIGHT ONLY!

When: 7 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2009

Where: The Temple, Congregation B’Nai Jehudah

Who: Starring Marvin Starkman, as “Eddie”

Tickets: $15 General Admission

VIP Packages: Private Pre-Party at 6 p.m. with Jacobson, Truman family members

Reserve: Call (913) 663-4050

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More event details at TrumanLibrary.org

Upcoming EventsDAD’S FREE ON FATHER’S DAYSunday, June 21, 2009

TALKIN’ TRUMANSecond Saturdays at 11 a.m. Free with Museum Admission

July 11: Our Favorite PhotographsArchivist Pauline Testerman presents herfavorite photos from the new exhibition,Truman125: A Life in Photographs

August 8: Boss Tom & TrumanWhat role did “Boss Tom” Pendergastplay in Truman’s political career?Archivist Randy Sowell shares theinside story.

September 12: Spies andSubversives in the Dawn of theAtomic AgeSupervisory Archivist Samuel Rushayexplores the “Red Scare” and thepolitics of this pivotal era.

SAVE THE DATETruman Medal for Economic PolicyFriday, Oct. 23, 2009Paul A. Volcker, whohelped tame runawayinflation in the 1980sduring two terms aschairman of the FederalReserve, will receive the2009 Truman Medal for EconomicPolicy at the biennial awards luncheonon Oct. 23 at the Muehlebach Hotel inKansas City, Mo. Watch your nextWhistleStop issue for ticket details.

ON EXHIBITSchool House to the WhiteHouse: The Education of thePresidentsNow through August 30, 2009

Truman125: A Life inPhotographsNow through October 8, 2009

EddieA One-Act Play about Eddie Jacobson, Harry Truman,and a Friendship That Changed the World

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