DAY 1: LEADERSHIP LESSONS
2 DAYS INDEPENDENCE
MILITARY HISTORY
ITIN E RA RIE S
DAY 1
Go Behind the Scenes EXPERIENCE WHAT IT’S LIKE to live a day in the life of our greatest leaders. Immerse yourself in decision making and work your way through crises faced by historical figures decades before. 1) Begin your day at the prestigious Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. See a replica of his Oval Office and the famous “The Buck Stops Here” sign. Don’t miss Truman’s office where he worked after his presidency, the museum store, and dozens of interactive and hands-on exhibits.
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In a controversial attempt to quell guerrilla warfare along the Missouri-Kansas border, on August 25, 1863, all persons living in Independence were ordered to leave their places of residence within fifteen days.
- UNION GENERAL THOMAS EWING, ORDER NUMBER 11
2) While at the Truman Library and Museum, larger groups have the option to experience an interactive lab at the White House Decision Center. The Center is a nationally recognized hands-on history lab where participants can step into the roles of President Truman and his advisors, work with formerly classified primary source documents, and collaborate to tackle some of history’s greatest challenges. 3) End the day with a tour of the Truman Home, the house Harry S. Truman called home for more than five decades. With thousands of artifacts on display, the home is an insightful glimpse into the personal lives of the Truman family. Don’t miss the “At home with the Trumans” video to hear the stories of those who lived and worked there.
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