Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
Harry S Truman National Historic Site preserves the longtime home and associated properties of Harry S. Truman (1884–1972), 33rd President of the United States. The Truman Home is in Independence, Missouri, and the Truman Farm Home in Grandview, Missouri: both are within the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area and are approximately 15 miles apart. Other properties include, the Noland Home at 216 N. Delaware, home to Harry's cousins, and the George and Frank Wallace Homes, originally belonging to Bess Truman's brothers.
Read more about Harry S. Truman National Historic Site: Truman Home in Independence, Truman Farm Home At Grandview
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