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The Truman Library celebrates Harry S. Truman's 125th birthday on May 8. The Truman Library in Independence, MO, celebrates Harry S. Truman's 125th birthday on May 8 with an exhibit and programs throughout the month.

Documented Rights: a Symposium on the Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement The National Archives at Atlanta hosts "Documented Rights: a Symposium on the Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement," on June 13.

NARA seeks input into the development of alternative models for Presidential Libraries NARA extends comment period to May 22. NARA seeks input into the development of alternative models for Presidential Libraries. Read the Request for Input and submit comments by Friday, May 22 to:
preslib-alternatives@nara.gov.

Please Note: web site unavailable The National Archives web site will be unavailable from 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, until 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 10, to allow for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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