• Harry S. Truman: World War 1 Memories

Harry S. Truman: World War 1 Memories
Long before serving as the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman served on the front lines of World War I. During his time in Europe, he and Bess Wallace exchanged countlless letters. Many of these letter are preserved today giving insight to life on the home front and on the battlefield. They married on June 28th 1919.
Please join lodal WWI historian and re-enactor Kavan Stull as he portrays President Truman in his old WWI uniform after retirement from public life. Stull will share Truman's wartime memories. Many of these stories are told through letters between Harry and Bess. The program is free of charge.