Lamar in Barton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Harry S. Truman Birthplace Memorial
Harry S. Truman
Thirty second President
of the United States of America
who was born at this location
May 8, 1884
[died] Dec. 26, 1972
"I ask only to be a good and faithful
servant of my Lord and my People."
H.S.T.
County Judge - 1923-1925
Presiding Judge - County Court -
1927-1935
United States Senator - 1935-1945
Vice-President of the United States of America - 1945
President of the United States of America - 1945-1953
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This property is presented to the People of the State of Missouri by the International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America and the U.A.W. Officers' Councils of St. Louis and Kansas City as a token of our appreciation and respect for Harry S. Truman who served as the 32nd [sic] President of the United States of America with honor and distinction and who gave our nation and the world courageous leadership in the search for peace, freedom and justice.
Erected by International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America and the U.A.W. Officers' Councils of St. Louis and Kansas City.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1860.
Location. 37° 29.661′ N, 94° 16.308′ W. Marker is in Lamar, Missouri, in Barton County. Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street and Truman Street, on the left when traveling east on 11th Street. Memorial is at the Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historical Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1009 Truman Street, Lamar MO 64759, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harry S Truman (a few steps from this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. ¼ mile away); McCook Post No. 34 G.A.R. Civil War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Harry S. Truman (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lamar (approx. 0.3 miles away).
Regarding Harry S. Truman Birthplace Memorial. Truman is the 33rd President, but could be considered the 32nd President since Grover Cleveland was president at two different times.
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Also see . . .
1. Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site. Missouri State Parks website entry (Submitted on October 20, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Harry S. Truman National Historic Site. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on October 20, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. Website homepage (Submitted on October 20, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,552 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on October 20, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on October 20, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on September 26, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.