Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Truman Library Veterans Memorial Carillon

Truman Library Veterans Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2011

1. Truman Library Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. AmVets presented and dedicated
a carillon as a living memorial
to America's veterans who served
their country for the cause of freedom

"As these bells ring…honored dead rest…
freedom lives…"
From the speech of Harry S. Truman
at the dedication of the
first AmVets Memorial Carillon,
Arlington National Cemetery
December 21, 1949

Dedicated December 21, 1984

Erected 1984 by AMVETS and the Harry S. Truman Library.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list.

Location. 39° 6.195′ N, 94° 25.284′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, 500 West Highway 24. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Independence MO 64050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Harry S. Truman Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry S. Truman Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); The Eternal Flame of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Bell Replica Marker

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harry S. Truman Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Man of Means (approx. 0.3 miles away); Three Trails From Independence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trails to the East & West (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . .
1. Truman Library and Museum. (Submitted on July 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. American Veterans (AMVETS). (Submitted on July 8, 2011.)

Truman Library Veterans Memorial Carillon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2011

2. Truman Library Veterans Memorial Carillon Marker

Truman Gravesite in Library Courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2011

3. Truman Gravesite in Library Courtyard

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2011

4. Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.