Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

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The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is a library and museum dedicated to preserve the papers, books, and other historical materials relating to former President Harry S. Truman.

It was the first Presidential Library to be created under the provisions of the 1955 Presidential Libraries Act and is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. It is located in Independence, Missouri, President Truman's hometown.

The president and his wife Bess Truman are buried in the courtyard of the Library.

See also Harry S. Truman National Historic Site

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