News Major Changes for Truman Library - Page 3

**gblowfish** · 06-14-2019, 10:55 AM

Shutting down soon, be closed for a year with a major facelift!
https://www.kcur.org/post/truman-lib...ation#stream/0

The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence will shut its doors on July 23 and remain closed for approximately one year while it undergoes a multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation. Its last day open to the public will be July 22.

Library Director Kurt Graham said the project would create "a more 21st-century offering" that would make the museum "more of a destination" and help meet its core purpose, which is education.

"More people in the community and more people from beyond the community will come and enjoy learning about this legacy and this incredible story of a guy who comes literally from nowhere: A farmer from Missouri rises to be the most powerful man in the world," he said.

"That will likely never happen again," Graham added. "We will never see another Harry Truman.”

To date, the Truman Library Institute has raised $23 million of a $25 million funding campaign, the institute said in a news release. Most of that — $22 million — will go toward the expansion and other renovations including a new entrance and lobby, a larger store and expanded exhibition galleries. The 3,000-square foot addition will also include a private event venue spaces for offices, archives, storage and mechanical purposes.

That leaves $3 million for educational and public programs and the library’s endowment, which will each receive $1 million.

The state of Missouri gave a $3-million appropriation to the library for the project.

"It's just an incredible vote of confidence," Graham said. "This is Missouri’s only president and we’re just so delighted that the state is coming in to help fund a look at his legacy, because it's not just for Independence or just for Kansas City, it's for all Missourians to feel proud of the fact that 'Give-'Em-Hell' Harry came from right here."

**loochy** · 06-15-2019, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by OrtonsPiercedTaint

Presidents will be elected for looks & social graces in the future.

Just like Trump, eh?

neech · 06-29-2021, 04:40 PM

Beginning Friday July 2, 2021...

After two years of being closed the Harry S Truman library is finally opening after a complete renovation. If one is in the area they should stop by and take a look at this time in our history to relive the era of a key president in America.

Note that visitors are now required to purchase timed entry tickets online in advance of their visit.

https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/

**gblowfish** · 07-01-2021, 01:17 PM

Navy parachute guys drop in on the south lawn today:
https://fb.watch/6tPyHALF0h/

**Rain Man** · 07-01-2021, 01:37 PM

"After conducting significant market research, we determined that our past branding was not optimizing our revenue potential. So after considerable revamping of our products and services, we present to you the all-new Patrick Mahomes Library."

**gblowfish** · 07-01-2021, 01:41 PM

When the Navy guys jump, you can see the Missouri River winding up to the North. The Football and Baseball fields you see are William Chrisman HS. The road intersection interchange is US 24 Highway and Delaware St, that leads up to Harry Truman's Home to the South. That south lawn sits between US 24 highway and the south facing front of the Library, behind the windows is where the Thomas Hart Benton mural is. Amazing how accurate those guys are to hit a spot like that.

**Donger** · 07-01-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Shitty president should just bulldoze the ****ing thing

Why?

**srvy** · 07-01-2021, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

When the Navy guys jump, you can see the Missouri River winding up to the North. The Football and Baseball fields you see are William Chrisman HS. The road intersection interchange is US 24 Highway and Delaware St, that leads up to Harry Truman's Home to the South. That south lawn sits between US 24 highway and the south facing front of the Library, behind the windows is where the Thomas Hart Benton mural is. Amazing how accurate those guys are to hit a spot like that.

You look closely you can see the meth head walkers on Truman Rd.

neech · 07-26-2021, 01:55 PM

And in less then a month after it opened it closed the doors once again.

https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/

06-14-2019, 10:55 AM
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17666178 VARSITY	Major Changes for Truman Library Shutting down soon, be closed for a year with a major facelift! https://www.kcur.org/post/truman-lib...ation#stream/0 The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence will shut its doors on July 23 and remain closed for approximately one year while it undergoes a multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation. Its last day open to the public will be July 22. Library Director Kurt Graham said the project would create "a more 21st-century offering" that would make the museum "more of a destination" and help meet its core purpose, which is education. "More people in the community and more people from beyond the community will come and enjoy learning about this legacy and this incredible story of a guy who comes literally from nowhere: A farmer from Missouri rises to be the most powerful man in the world," he said. "That will likely never happen again," Graham added. "We will never see another Harry Truman.” To date, the Truman Library Institute has raised $23 million of a $25 million funding campaign, the institute said in a news release. Most of that — $22 million — will go toward the expansion and other renovations including a new entrance and lobby, a larger store and expanded exhibition galleries. The 3,000-square foot addition will also include a private event venue spaces for offices, archives, storage and mechanical purposes. That leaves $3 million for educational and public programs and the library’s endowment, which will each receive $1 million. The state of Missouri gave a $3-million appropriation to the library for the project. "It's just an incredible vote of confidence," Graham said. "This is Missouri’s only president and we’re just so delighted that the state is coming in to help fund a look at his legacy, because it's not just for Independence or just for Kansas City, it's for all Missourians to feel proud of the fact that 'Give-'Em-Hell' Harry came from right here."
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07-01-2021, 01:41 PM	#35
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17666178 VARSITY	When the Navy guys jump, you can see the Missouri River winding up to the North. The Football and Baseball fields you see are William Chrisman HS. The road intersection interchange is US 24 Highway and Delaware St, that leads up to Harry Truman's Home to the South. That south lawn sits between US 24 highway and the south facing front of the Library, behind the windows is where the Thomas Hart Benton mural is. Amazing how accurate those guys are to hit a spot like that.
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07-26-2021, 01:55 PM	#38
neech MVP Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: KC Casino cash: $4450400	And in less then a month after it opened it closed the doors once again. https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/
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