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Harry S Truman National Historic SiteHarry Truman's reading spot in the study.
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Harry S Truman National Historic Site
For Teachers
 
This page is designed to assist teachers in locating materials related to President Truman for use in the classroom. Lesson plans may be used in conjunction with a visit to Harry S Truman NHS or in place of one.

Contact information is also available for making school group reservations.
President Truman campaigning in Seattle, Washington. Credit: Truman Library  

Did You Know?
“To really understand Harry S Truman,” wrote his daughter, Margaret, “you must grasp the importance of humility in his thinking.” He was not the type of person to brag. “But,” continued Margaret, “this practice of humility never meant that Dad downgraded his worth, in his own mind.”

Last Updated: August 25, 2006 at 14:58 EST