
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Did you know that what is now called the Truman Little White House originally really served as the naval station’s command headquarters during the Spanish-American War, WWI, and WWII? In 1946, the historic building first served as the winter White House of President Harry S. Truman and a site for the Cold War response by later presidents! Today, it is a public, living museum and a place of government business by the leaders of our nation.
On May 17 – 18, the Harry S. Truman Little White House will present its 11th Annual Legacy Symposium on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. This year’s topic is The National Security Establishment and the Legacy of Harry S. Truman. The two-day event kicks off with a welcome reception hosted by the Harry S. Truman Little White House with Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Harry S. Truman and Representative Ike Skelton of Missouri, who from 2007 to 2011 served as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. On Saturday, the symposium will begin at the Marriott Beachside Resort with two sessions, The Institutional Structure of the National Security Establishment, an interview with Ken Hechler, who was a member of President Truman’s staff, and an address by author Mark Jacobson.
Tickets for the two day event are $125 and includes the reception Friday night and the symposium, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and can be purchased by calling the Harry S. Truman Little White House or online at www.keystix.com