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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.
Bess Wallace seated. Credit: National Park Service  

Did You Know?
Bess provided Harry with motivation. He wrote her in 1914, “When the finest girl in all the world has faith in a fellow’s ability to win, he’s simply got to do it, that’s all.”

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