Harry S Truman, the only Missourian to become President, and a true example of a Show-Me-State resident: Harry was plain-talking and direct, an outgrowth of his childhood in Missouri towns, starting with Lamar.
Learn about Harry’s childhood and education, as well as what happened to his birth house in Lamar!
The Harry S Truman Birthplace!Harry’s birth home. Inside the home.The kitchen.Harry’s birth room.Outside the Harry Truman birthplace.One of the memorials for Truman’s birthplace.The American Legion monument.Harry and me! Harry Truman Birthplace.At the birthplace!
From my December 2021 Visit!
Harry Truman Birthplace!Harry Truman Birthplace! Going in! Truman Living Room Truman Was Born Here! Harry and his birthplaceHired man’s room Master bedroom on second floorSmaller bedroom on second floorKitchen OuthouseTruman Birthplace Visitor CenterHarry signed the guestbook with “Farmer” as his occupationOutside the birthplaceExplaining the site if you can’t go inTruman Birthplace MarkerAmerican Legion monument Sapling from Mount VernonHarry Truman BirthplaceTruman birthplace! Unidentified visitors (and since-removed attachment) on the birthplace
"I have a terrific headache!" Franklin Roosevelt exclaimed, right before slumping over, and ending the longest and one of the most consequential Presidencies. Learn about the end of our 32nd President's administration, his health concerns, decline and death, and burial, along with his legacy! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/02/17/season-3-episode-32-franklin-roosevelts-tomb/Season 1's Franklin Roosevelt Episode: "Franklin Roosevelt and Hyde Park" on his birthplace!Season 2's Franklin Roosevelt Episode: "Franklin Roosevelt and Warm Springs" on his homes!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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