Upcoming Events
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Memorial Day at the Truman Library
May 26, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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National Moment of Remembrance and Taps
May 26, 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Opening Reception for Jazz KC Portraits by Dan White
May 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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"Winning the War" Film Screening & Panel
Jun 6, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Author Event: Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Jul 14, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Special Exhibition
Jazz KC Portraits by Dan White
May 22, 2025 - December 30, 2025
"Jazz KC Portraits" will showcase stunning photographs by Dan White of iconic jazz musicians who have shaped the rich cultural tapestry of the city. Through these images, visitors will embark on a visual and aural journey, exploring the rhythm, soul, and passion that define the essence of Kansas City Jazz.
The exhibition will feature a curated collection of 50 beautifully framed photographic portraits made during two decades (1987-2006), as well as new photographs of up-and-coming artists created specifically for this exhibition. Additionally, there are nine banners (24x36 inches) presenting anecdotes taken from interviews of several of the artists. Each image will offer a glimpse into the lives and artistry of the musicians who have made, and are making, significant contributions to the genre.
Photograph by Dan White: Daahoud Williams, 1988
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The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum was established to preserve the papers, books, and other historical materials relating to former President Harry S. Truman and to make them available to the people in a place suitable for exhibit and research. Consistently ranked among the top tourism destinations in the Kansas City region, no visit to America's heartland is complete without a trip to the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.