Join us online tonight for a free virtual event featuring First Family members Clifton Truman Daniel and Luci Baines Johnson. We're celebrating 60 years of Medicare and the presidents who made it happen. Get the full details and register here: conta.cc/4f2EGVE

OTD at 8:15 AM: A U.S. B-29 dropped a single bomb over Hiroshima. 44 seconds later, it exploded 1,900 feet above the city—ushering in WWII’s final phase and revealing a devastating new weapon. 🔗 ow.ly/Ppm850WAS5b #WWII #Hiroshima #TrumanLibrary

ONLINE EVENT 📅 Aug 14 | 6:30 PM CT Don't miss this riveting, immersive account of the agonizing decision to use nuclear weapons against Japan with Evan Thomas, NYT bestselling author. 🎟️ Live in KC + online 🍷 Wine reception for in-person guests 👉 RSVP ow.ly/5o2C50WATHP

On #NationalPurpleHeartDay, we honor the WWII heroes who bore the wounds of war—and remember the 500,000+ Purple Hearts made for an invasion that never came. The medals became a haunting symbol of lives spared. Read more: 🔗 trumanlibraryinstitute.org/tru-history-pu…

A WORD FROM HARRY – "We must be prepared to pay the price for peace, or assuredly we shall pay the price of war." — Harry S. Truman 📸 Photo: Truman signs the document ratifying the UN Charter; Sec of State Byrnes looks on. (© Hulton-Deutsch Collection / CORBIS / Getty Images)

OTD in 1945, six B-29 bombers lifted off from the island of Tinian. One carried “Fat Man” — a plutonium bomb, more powerful than the uranium bomb dropped on Hiroshima 3 days earlier. Discover the dramatic months that led to this day in history: 🔗 ow.ly/R2Jq50WCffi

The Truman Library Institute is now accepting applications for grants supporting scholarly research at the Truman Library. 📣 More than $125,000 available in 2025-26 for emerging & established scholars. Click for criteria, deadlines & applications: 🔗 ow.ly/4tX650WE7Sr

"THIS ROSE GARDEN IS QUITE A PLACE!" – Harry S. Truman A new online photo exhibit offers rare glimpses of Truman's White House Rose Garden. Click below to explore vintage views of a bygone garden. 🔗 ow.ly/W3Tk50WE4jG

Happy Left-Handers Day!👋 Harry Truman was born a southpaw who was forced to write with his right hand as a child. His true self came through at the ballpark, where he threw 16 ceremonial first pitches during his time in office (1945–1953).

OTD in 1945 President Truman announced the unconditional surrender of Japan. News that WWII was over sent millions into the streets—crying, cheering, celebrating peace at last. Rewind to 1945 and listen to the historic CBS coverage of #ThisDayinHistory 👉 ow.ly/I5Ia50WG3JQ

🏛️ ARTIFACTS ON ROTATION Find out how this royal relic came to be at the Truman Library... 📅 Wed, Aug 20, 2025 🕚 11 a.m. 📍 Truman Presidential Library & Museum 🔗 ow.ly/7ma950WGIOa (This 360° view was created with AI using a photograph of the original artifact.)

Even at 13, Harry Truman had a sharp bow tie game. Some things never go out of style. 🎀 #NationalBowTieDay | #HarryTruman 📸: Young Harry, circa 1897

A WORD FROM HARRY on #WomensEqualityDay: "In 1920 there occurred one of the great events in history—the Constitution was amended to extend suffrage to women. Men and women alike should give thanks for an America in which women can stand on the level footing as full citizens."

🚨 We're hiring! Join Team Truman as Director of the White House Decision Center — a nationally acclaimed civic education program where history meets leadership. Learn more & apply ➡️ ow.ly/NOCM50WNzJb #MuseumJobs #Education #NowHiring

Online Event: Join us for a powerful evening marking the 75th anniversary of the Inchon Landing. Military historian John C. McManus headlines the Sept 24 event—gripping stories of heroism, high-stakes strategy, and hard-fought battles. Details at TrumanLibraryInstitute.org/events

For President Truman, labor wasn’t a special interest—it was the national interest. TRU then. TRU now. 📸 Photo: President Truman in Detroit, MI, where he delivered a 1948 Labor Day speech. And boy, was he was fired up. You can read his message here 👉ow.ly/iLZM50WOsJK

80 yrs ago today, aboard the USS Missouri, WWII officially ended. We’ve uncovered 24 rarely seen, dramatic images from that historic day — all from the Truman Library's collection. 📸 Check it out, and don't miss the bonus content at the end! ow.ly/rJuP50WPLbZ #WWII80

📣 History teachers! Join the Truman Library's free online prep session for National History Day 2026. Get tips, tools, and ideas to inspire your Greater Kansas City students. 📅 Date: September 30, 2025 🕖 Time: 7–8 p.m. CT 💻 Where: Online 🔗 ow.ly/KhY250WPMl0

The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum is closed to normal operations due to the government shutdown. This includes the Museum, Research Room, and administrative offices. Events and programs presented by the Truman Library Institute are unaffected. #StayTRU