Truman Ratifies United Nations Charter: August 8, 1945:

Missouri History Today August 8, 1945: Truman Ratifies United Nations Charter


Harry S. Truman

Harry S. Truman is Born: May 8, 1884

The only president from Missouri was born on this date in 1884.


Harry S. Truman Becomes President: April 12, 1945

Vice President, Harry S Truman, assumed the Presidency following the death of F.D.R. on this date.


Winston Churchill Fulton Missouri Iron Curtain Speech

Winston Churchill Delivers His Iron Curtain Speech: March 5, 1946

Winston Churchill gives his "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton. Churchill used the phrase "Iron Curtain" to define the division between Western nations and Soviet powers.


Missouri History Today December 26, 1972: Former President Truman Dies In Independence

Missouri History Today December 26, 1972: Former President Truman Dies In Independence


Missouri’s Only Presidential Library Gets a Dazzling Makeover

When our editor toured the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum in Independence, she came away with a heightened appreciation for the only Missourian to serve as president of the United States. Here’s why you should visit, too.


July 6, 1957

On this date in 1957, the Harry S. Truman Library opened in Independence. 


Painting done by local missouri artist George Caleb Bingham, features people on riverboat having a good time.

Melodies of Missouri

You will be surprised by some of the songs about Missouri and some of the celebrities who sang them. Our state, its people, and their stories are reflected in these six songs from our past.


Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States.

November 2, 1948

This date in Missouri and U.S. history: The Show-Me State's Harry S. Truman was elected president.