WhistleStop Spring 2009

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WhistleStopPreserving the Legacy of Americas 33rd President

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3 Minutes with CliftonTruman Daniel

Wanted: Descendants of Trumans Battery DDoughboys

New Members; UrgentFunding Needs

On Special Exhibit: School House to White House: TheEducation of the Presidents

Friends of Truman Librar y Provide Leadership and Fundsfor Truman125

MMay 8, 2009 marks the 125th

birthday of Harry Truman, and hispresidential library is preparing acelebration worthy of Americas 33rdcommander in chief. Special eventsinclude the premiere of a new photoexhibit, Truman125 : A Life inPhotographs ; the reopening of Trumans Working Office ; a Salute to CaptainHarry and the Doughboys of BatteryD; and a special appearance by ABCpolitical commentator CokieRoberts at the Truman LibraryInstitutes annual fundraising dinner, Wild About Harry.

Truman125 , as the yearlong celebration has been called, issupported by a lead gift fromlongtime friends of the TrumanLibrary, Norman and ElainePolsky of Kansas City, Mo.

Their generous gift of

$100,000 was a personal one,said Mr. Polsky, a veteran of World War II. In 1945,he was a Marine officer preparing for the invasionof Japan. I am alive today because of difficultdecisions made by President Truman, Polsky said.I am so pleased to play this role in Truman125 . Ican think of no better way to salute my formercommander in chief than by supporting the eventshonoring his 125th birthday.

Other major gifts supporting Truman125 havebeen generously contributed by Beth K. Smith;Mary and John Hunkeler; Daniel Weary, CourtneyS. Turner Charitable Trust; and by Truman125Honorary Chairs Adele and Donald Hall.

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This year marks the125th anniversary of the birth of Harry S.Truman in Lamar,

Missouri, on May 8,1884. See pages 4-5

for a schedule of Truman125 event highlights.

Truman125events include

the premiere of a new photoexhibit and thereopening of

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Truman Library InstituteBoard of DirectorsHonorary Chair

lifton Truman Daniel

OfficersHAIRMAN William C. Nelson

ICE CHAIR & TREASURER Roger A. Novak

ICE CHAIR Clyde F. Wendel

ECRETARY Herbert M. Kohn

RESIDENT Michael J. Devine

IRECTORSarol Andersonhn A. Dillinghamharles M. Foudreeichard A. Gephardtam F. Hamra

Allen L. Lefkohomas R. McGee, Jr.

ohn P. McMeelarry L. McMullen

Wilson D. Miscamblemes B. Nutter, Jr.appy P. Powellage Branton Reed

William M. Reisler ohn J. Shermanlizabeth T. Solbergharles S. Sosland

Maurice A. Watson

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ohn C . Jack DanforthWalter Isaacson

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In Brief Bess Truman Family PapersOpened for ResearchOn February 17, 2009the 85th birthday of thelate Margaret Truman Danielthe TrumanLibrary opened for research documents from theBess Wallace Truman family. Found among thepapers of the former First Ladys mother (MadgeGates Wallace), grandfather (George PorterfieldGates) and youngest brother (Fred Wallace) is the earliest knownexample of Bess Wallaces handwriting (shown above). Also included in the opening wasPresident Trumans personal ledger book (1945-53) and newly declassified documentsfrom the Psychological Strategy Board Files. To learn more, visit the Researchpages at TrumanLibrary.org.

White House Event Shines Lighton Truman LegacyClifton Truman Daniel, Truman Library Institute honorarychairman and grandson of President Truman, participated inthe Dec. 15 White House Hanukkah Reception. In his remarks,President Bush called attention to Trumans 1948 decision torecognize Israel and thanked the Truman Library for the loanof the Truman menorah, given to President Truman by Israelsfirst prime minister, David Ben-Gurion. The leaders grandsonsare pictured at left lighting the Truman menorah together.

Truman on His Way Backto White HouseOn the eve of Presidents Day, C-Span announced the resultsof its Survey of Presidential Leadership, reconfirming Trumans place among our nations greatest leaders, rightbehind Lincoln, Washington, and the Roosevelts. AlthoughPresident Obama was not among those surveyed, heapparently concurs: he has asked to borrow the TrumanLibrarys Frank O. Salisbury portrait of Truman (right), whichwill now hang in the White House Cabinet Room.

International Delegations Tour MuseumThe appointment book of Truman Library DirectorMichael Devine was filledwith international visits inFebruary, beginning with JaneRedman from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam,followed by a visit from thechief curator from the

Hermitage Museum (formerly the palace of Catherine the Great) in St. Petersburg,Russia. On February 16, Dr. Devine hosted an international delegation of educatorsrepresenting 13 nations (including China, Liberia, Mexico, Romania, Portugal, Tajikistan,

and Vietnam); a week later, he guided a private museum tour for public officials fromKorea traveling with the Asian Affairs Center at the University of MissouriColumbia.

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If your grandfather were alive today, hed be turning 125 on May 8. What would he think of the world today?CTD: The man who said there was nothing new in the world but the history you didnt knowwould not be surprised at the state of the world. Disappointed, hopeful, but not surprised.

What would he likely say about the inauguration of Americas first AfricanAmerican president?CTD: Its about damn time.

What is your grandfathers greatest legacy?CTD: He might say the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine. I say it was upholding theideal that an ordinary citizen can rise to the highest office in the land and, through faith,loyalty, honesty, empathy, and determination, stand the world on its ear.

Having faced historically low approval ratings in office, would he be surprised to learn that hes now ranked asour nations fifth-greatest leader?CTD: First off, hed say he was just doing his job. Then hed argue with you about the ranking system.

His presidential library has changed a lot since he last sat in his office facing the courtyard. What do you thinkhed be most proud of?CTD: Hed be most proud of the fact that at its core it hasnt changed at all. It is the premier educational institution he alwaysdreamed it would be. You want to ir ritate him, put up another statue of him somewhere.

Did Harry Truman have a favorite birthday cake?CTD: I dont know, but whatever it was, I always ate more of it than he did.

Clifton Truman Daniel is the eldest grandson of Harr y Truman and serves as honorary chairman of the Truman Library Institute.

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The Hall family name is synonymouswith philanthropyit has been said that notwo people have done more for the GreaterKansas City community, and that includes

the Harry S. Truman Library andMuseum.The Halls have been outstanding

supporters of the Truman Library formany years, said William C. Nelson,chairman of the Truman LibraryInstitutes board of directors. Throughthe Hall Family Foundation, Adele andDon generously contributed lead gifts forthe Classroom for Democracy Campaign, TrumanWorking Office Campaign, and traveling exhibitions, such as Churchill and the Great Republic . Their vision and dedication have,quite literally, helped bring Trumanspresidential library into the 21st century.

Joining the Halls on the Truman125Honorary Committee are Clifton TrumanDaniel, President Trumans eldestgrandson; author David McCullough;U.S. Senators Kit Bond and ClaireMcCaskill; U.S. Representatives Ike

Skelton, Dennis Moore, and EmanuelCleaver; and Missouri Governor JayNixon and Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, toname a few.

We are grateful for the outpouring of support for Truman125 , said Nelson.The yearlong celebration will be one of inspiration, reflection and action as theTruman Library Institute continuesadvancing the mission of the TrumanLibrary and the legacy of one of ournations greatest leaders.

Truman125Honorary Chairs

Adele and Donald Hall

Truman125HonoraryCommittee

U.S. Senator Kit BondMary Shaw BrantonU.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver

John C. Jack DanforthClifton Truman DanielGeorge M. Elsey The Hon. Richard GephardtSam HamraMary Hunkeler Lt. Governor Peter Kinder

Herbert M. KohnU.S. Senator Claire McCaskillDavid McCulloughU.S. Rep. Dennis Moore

William C. NelsonGovernor Jay NixonU.S. Rep. Ike SkeltonBeth K. Smith

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In celebration of Harr y Trumans 125th bir thday, the Truman Library Institute will honor Veterans Day 2009 by reviving a tradition that Truman treasured: The Battery D Reunion. For the first time ever, the Truman Library will bring together Battery D descendants, leadingTruman historians, and WWI authorities to reflect on the living legacy of Captain Harry.

This special Truman125 event will include a fascinating program and panel discussion,staged dramatizations of personal letters from the trenches, and a reception for surviving

descendants of Battery D.

The Truman Library Institutes 10th annual fundraising dinner, Wild AboutHarry , will be the premiere gala event celebrating the 125th birthday of PresidentHarry S. Truman.

Wild About Harry will take place Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the historicMuehlebach Hotel in vibrant downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The evening willbegin at 6:15 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and entertainment by aline-up of special guests, including author and political commentator Cokie Robertsand Clifton Truman Daniel, eldest grandson of President Truman.

The event is led by honorary co-chairs Adele and Donald Hall, who have beenoutstanding supporters of the Truman Library for many years. We are honored to serveas the honorary chairs of Wild About Harry and all events celebrating PresidentTrumans 125th birthday, said the Halls. The Truman Library plays an important rolein our democracy and in the education of our young people, and we are encouraging ourfriends and colleagues to join us in supporting this vital mission. Adele and Donald Hallare joined in their leadership of Wild About Harry by event co-chairs Page BrantonReed and Shawsie Branton, lifelong friend of the late Margaret Truman Daniel.

Last year, Wild About Harry raised morethan $350,000 in support of Trumans presidentiallibrary, said Truman Library Institute executive

vice president Alex Burden. This year, incelebration of Trumans 125th birthday, wereraising the bar and hope to surpass last years

mark. Event proceeds provide vital funding forthe world-class exhibitions, public forums, andnationally acclaimed educational programs of theHarry S. Truman Library and Museum.

Sponsorship packages for Wild About Harrystart at just $1,000; individual tickets cost $150 andare on sale now. To be part of this memorable event,

visit TrumanLibrary.org or contact Kim Rausch at(816) 268-8237 or [email protected].

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President Truman. All of the

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Special thanks to our Oval Office Underwriters:

Mary Shaw Brantonand Family

Adele and DonaldHall

Norman and Elaine Polsky Family Supporting Foundation - GKCCF

Veterans Day Salute to Captain Harry and the Battery D Doughboys

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Answer the Call!Did your ancestor serve under Captain Harry in

World War I? If so, wed like to hear from you.

1. Visit TrumanLibrar y.org for a complete Battery D roster.

2. Battery D descendants: please complete the online information and registration formor contact Susan Medler at (800) 833-1225.

3. Mark your calendar for Veterans Day Weekend and the Salute to Captain Harry and the Battery D Doughboys.

WILDER THAN EVER ABOUTTruman TravelerTruman Legacy SymposiumTruman Little White HouseKey West, FL | May 15-17, 2009

Please join us for anunforgettable weekendhonoring the legacy of

Harry S. Truman.FRIDAY, MAY 15Your experience begins with anafternoon barbecue on the lawn of

the Truman Little White House. In theevening, youre invited to a privatereception and rededication of theTruman Little White House. Beforeyou head back to your hotel, enjoy aguided tour of Trumans favoritepresidential retreat.

SATURDAY, MAY 16The 7th Annual Harr y S. TrumanLegacy Symposium examinesTruman and the Congress: AConflicted Legacy. Donald Ritchie ,from the U.S. Senate HistoricalOffice, is keynoter; other presentersinclude leading Truman scholars andformer Truman aides. Formalactivities conclude at 2 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 17Explore Key West on your own time

and at your own pace from historical tours to fishing excursions to seakayaking.

COSTTravelers are responsible for travelexpenses and arrangements.Symposium fees will be waived for Truman Library Institute members.

LEARN MOREFor more details or assistance withcustomized vacation packages, pleasecall Judy Turner at (800) 833-1225.

Celebrate HSTs Birthday Weekend, May 7-9Please join us for these special highlights. For more birthday weekenddetails and a complete listing of upcoming events, visit TrumanLibrary.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 200910 a.m. - Live from the Truman Library...The Walt Bodine Show, KCUR 89.3 FMs popular call-in radio show, will broadcast livefrom the Museum galleries. Listeners will be invited to share their personal memories of President Truman.

Champagne ToastBy Invitation Only - Premier members and special guests of the Truman Library Instituteare invited to a private reception and tour.

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2009Special Museum AdmissionOn Trumans 125th bir thday, Museum admission is just $1.25.

Exhibition Premiere | Truman125: A Life in PhotographsOrganized by the Truman Library, this fascinating new exhibit will present 125 images from the iconic to the never-before-seen that will inspire and provide insight on Harry Trumans life and times.

9 a.m. - Presidential Wreath LayingAll are welcome to view a national tradition, the Presidents ceremonial wreath layinghonoring the bir th of Harr y S. Truman. No admission is charged for the wreath laying.

Exhibition Reopening | Trumans Working OfficeStep inside the newly constructed limestone pavilion to experience the recently restored office of President Truman.

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009

125-foot Birthday CakeBeginning at 9 a.m., Museum volunteers will serve birthday cake 125 feet of it! Comehave a piece of the fun; admission is just $1.25 all day long.

10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Puppet Show Premiere | Happy Birthday, Harry!A charming new puppet show introduces children to young Harry, the ordinary boy who would become an extraordinary world leader.

11 a.m. The Truman & Wallace Families of IndependenceMany landmarks in Independence are named for the relatives of Harr y and Bess Truman.

Join Archivist Tammy Kelly as she shakes the family trees to share rarely seen letters,artifacts and photographs from the Truman Librarys collections.

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WEST WING COUNCIL

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BUCK STOPS HERE SOCIETYMr. Wayne A. DeForgeDr. and Mrs. Hugh E. EvansDr. and Mrs. Harry S. JonasMr. and Mrs. Louis LaMarraMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. McGee, Jr.

HONORARY FELLOWSMs. Lorna AndersonMajor Christopher AustinMr. and Mrs. Bipin N. AvashiaMr. and Mrs. Morton BearmanMr. David Z. Beecher Mr. and Mrs. Bryan BoudreauMr. and Mrs. Charles W. Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Brooks, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. BurksMr. and Mrs. Eldred ChildsMs. Jane CoganMr. and Mrs. Frank CorrelMr. and Mrs. Ray T. CoxMr. and Mrs. Larry DelmontMr. and Mrs. Robert L. Deluce

Mr. and Mrs. Mo DuFour Mr. and Mrs. Burt K. EllisMr. and Mrs. B. Van FergusonMr. and Mrs. Maurice FriedmanMr. and Mrs. Mark Fuller Mr. Steve GordinMr. and Mrs. Keith GustinMr. Paul HahnMr. and Mrs. Daniel E. HamannMr. and Mrs. Edward L. HigginbothamMr. Brad HuitMr. J. Wells HullMr. and Mrs. Charles JacksonMr. Dennis JohnsKansas City Public Library Mr. and Mrs. William Klier Mr. Leo R. LapierreMs. Carol Ann Lawler Dr. and Mrs. Keith M. LindgrenMr. and Mrs. David D. Lodwick Mr. Herber t W. MartinMr. Bill MayesMr. and Mrs. Dustin McEntarfer Mr. Richard J. MoskoDr. and Mrs. Philip Needleman

Mr. George A. PickettMrs. Joan R. Quigley

Welcome New Membershe Truman Library Institute gratefully acknowledges the following new

membership gifts, received between Aug. 29, 2008 and Feb. 25, 2009.

Mr. Guy Reynolds

Ms. Linda M. Ridgeway Mr. and Mrs. Blaine E. RiekeMs. Susan RobbMr. and Mrs. James F. RogersMs. Marilyn RueMr. Rami SaffariniMr. and Mrs. Leroy SeatMr. and Mrs. Stanford L. SeveranceMr. and Mrs. Stan Shank Mr. Roger Slusher Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott SmithMrs. Suzie Stutzer Mr. Nicholas SyrisDr. and Mrs. Marc K. TaorminaMr. and Mrs. Michael S. TriplettMr. and Mrs. Steve UpdikeMs. Andrea WarrenMr. and Mrs. John R. WhitmoreMr. and Mrs. Blair WildermuthMr. Gregg WilliamsSP5 and Mrs. Aubrey E. Williamson, Jr.Mrs. Elaine WillsMr. and Mrs. Robert Winter Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. YoungsMr. Steve R. Zane

Now more than ever, your membershipprovides an unbeatable value. Withthree new exhibitions in 2009, monthly Talkin Truman programs, and other special events honoring Trumans125th birthday, a basic membershippays for itself after just two Museumvisits and some distinctive shopping inthe Museum Store. Plus, your membership provides vital funding for world-class traveling exhibits,outstanding forums and publicprograms, and the Truman Librarysnationally acclaimed educationalprograms. To upgrade your membershipor review your benefits, please call KimRausch at (816) 268-8237. Thank youfor your support.

Urgent Needs

Each year, nearly 20,000 young peopleparticipate in one of the Truman Librarysnationally acclaimed education programs,including The White House DecisionCenter. But the number of school childrenable to participate is dramatically dropping,

due to the economic crisis. As districtbudgets are being slashed, kids are seeing school closures, teacher layoffs and a freezeon field trips.

Were getting a lot of calls, said Mark Adams, education director for the TrumanLibrary. Public schools are really struggling,and teachers are calling to see if scholarshipfunds are available.

The Truman Library Institute isresponding to the need with a new initiative,Partners in Education. Through this newfunding program, scholarships are being extended to schools and students most inneed, and were looking for friends anddonors who can help. Even smaller giftsmake a difference. For instance...

$12 covers the admission for onestudent attending The White HouseDecision Center.

$36 will send 3 students to The WhiteHouse Decision Center.

$50 will admit an entire 4th gradeclass to the Museum.

$99 covers round-trip charges forshipping the Truman Footlocker toan out-of-state classroom.

$300 will pay for a schools bustransportation to the TrumanLibrary.

Harry Truman understood that the futureof our democracy depends on the educationof our children. If you are able to make aPartners in Educationgift, please use theenclosed gift envelope, or contact Judy Turnerat (816) 268-8246 or [email protected] you.


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ATax Incentives for IRA GiftsExtended through 2009

New National Archives ExhibitIs a Primer on Becoming President

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Act now to take advantage of a newly extended tax break that can benefit both you and the Harry S. Truman Libraryand Museum.

Congress has temporarily extended the legislation thatallows you to make a tax-free gift from your IRA accounts. If

you are age 70 or older and do not need all or a part of thedistributions from your IRA, you can make tax-free giftstotaling up to $100,000 in 2009 from your traditional or RothIRA to qualified charities. If you and your spouse each havean IRA account, you can each make up to $100,000 in gifts.While you cannot claim a charitable deduction for IRA gifts,

you will notbe requiredto payincome taxon any amounts you distribute to qualified charities,including the Truman Library Institute.

You can use your IRA to upgrade your membership, makea special gift in honor of Harry Trumans 125th birthday, orsatisfy or prepay a current pledge. To learn more, contact

Alex Burden, executive vice president at the Truman LibraryInstitute, at (816) 268-8243 or [email protected].

On Feb. 7, 2009, the Truman Libraryopened School House to White House:The Education of the Presidents , anexhibition focusing on the early education of

American Presidents from Herbert Hooverthrough George W. Bush. The exhibition,organized by the National Archives andRecords Administration, will run through

Aug. 30, 2009.The family-friendly, multimedia exhibit

engages visitors of every age and interest. Morethan 150 documents, artifacts, photos and filmsdrawn from the collections of the National

Archives Presidential Libraries reveal fascinating details about children that would grow up to bepresidents. Journey back to a time of one-roomschool houses, large public schools, and privatetutors. See these future presidents as young sports stars, choir members, and musicians.Watch them mature into serious college and

military academy students. Together theseexperiences demonstrate the variety of educational and extra-curricular experiencesthat trained and influenced our nations futureleaders.

Exhibit Highlights Discover why John F. Kennedy

missed 65 of the terms 88 days inkindergarten.

Read Richard Nixons 8th-gradeautobiography.

Read what Harry Truman wrote inmiddle school about Courage.

Peek at report cards for HarryTruman, Lyndon Johnson, and JimmyCarter.

Learn what the presidents reallythought of their teachers.

Learn which president, while incollege, received offers to playprofessional football.

D i d Y o u K n o w ? F o u r t e e n o f t h e 1 7 t w e n t i e t h - c e n t u r y p r e s i d e n t s w e r e r e a r e d i n s m a l l t o w n s , i n c l u d i n g H a r r y T r u m a n . C a n y o u n a m e t h e t h r e e b i g - c i t y b o y s ?

Learn more and read related articlesat TrumanLibrary.org.

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Program Highlights

Evolution of the National SecurityCouncil | 2.2.09Dr. D. Rober t Worley provided the keynote for an explor ationof the National Security Councils role in protecting the nation.Since Harr y Truman, presidents have structured the NSCs roledifferently, and Worley drew on these vastly different examples

to demonstrate what works, what doesnt, and what needs tohappen going forward. Nearly 200 attended the event, whichwas co-sponsored by the Truman Center for Governmental Af-fairs at the University of MissouriKansas City and the KansasCity Public Library.

Presidents Day Weekend | 02.09The Museum welcomed more than 1,320 visitors for events spanning Presidents Day weekend. On Feb. 13, Patricia Krider from the National First Ladies Li-brary delivered a talk titled Fabu-lous First Ladiesin honor of Americas 33rd fir st lady, Bess Tru-man. The following day saw thesecond in a year-long series of Talkin Trumanprograms; with anod to Valentines Day, the pro-grams focus was the love letters of Harry and Bess. On Presidents Day,590 visitors (and two television stations)stopped by for a taste of White House history. Volunteers servedhome-baked presidential cookie recipes spanning four centuries.Harry Truman, portrayed by Niel Johnson, greeted Museum visitorsand held mock press conferences.

NationalHistory

Day | 2.28.09Each year, nearly 800,000 studentscompete for gold in

the National History Day contest, the na-

tions oldest andmost highly regardedhumanities contestfor grades 6-12. Thefirst round of com-petition is played outin regional venuesacross the country,including the TrumanLibrary, thanks to theeducation staff, who

train teachers, coach students, and organize the regional competition.This year, more than 400 earnest, informed and anxious studentsperformed or exhibited in the regional competition; 66 were ad-vanced to the Missouri semi-finals.

Inaugural Broadcast | 1.20.09It was standing room only when the Truman Library aired CNNslive coverage of Barack Obamas inauguration on Jan. 20. Those wish-ing to witness presidential history in Trumans presidential library were welcomed to the viewing free of charge; more than 300 peo-ple took us up on the offer. The historic inauguration had national re-

porters and pundits looking back to another remarkable electionand inaugural, Harry Trumans in 1948: in

the weeks surroundingPresident Obamasswearing in, Trumanwas mentioned in cableand TV news programsmore than 1,400 times.

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