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Harry S Truman National Historic SiteWallace & Noland children enjoy watermelon, 1904
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Harry S Truman National Historic Site
For Kids
 
Young Harry Truman
Truman Library
Harry Truman, age 13.

 

Children ages 5-12 can participate in our Junior Ranger program. After visiting the site and completing several Truman-related activities, children are sworn in as Junior Rangers and receive a badge.

 
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Harry S Truman as an infant, 1884. Credit: Truman Library.  

Did You Know?
Harry S Truman’s middle name was just that: S. It was not an abbreviation. Mr. Truman claimed he was given the S to honor both his grandfathers, Solomon Young and Anderson Shipp Truman.

Last Updated: April 11, 2008 at 16:43 EST