JOIN FELLOW TEACHERS for an interactive workshop, engaging discussions, and content-rich presentations exploring Truman's civil rights legacy.

This two-day workshop—designed for teachers, by teachers (grades 4-12)—will draw on original source material on the post-World War II civil rights crisis in the United States. This is a rare opportunity to hear from Truman scholars, experience real-world problem solving in the White House Decision Center, conduct primary source analysis, participate in moderated panel discussions, and take home classroom application strategies. 

Participants will explore the legacy of President Truman’s Executive Order 9981 integrating the military and look to the future of inclusion and equal opportunity today and tomorrow in our nation's military. You’ll leave with new ideas and new information about how you can incorporate this chapter of civil rights history into your classrooms and curriculum.

The $25 registration fee includes a 12-month Truman Library membership. Benefits include Member-only events, Museum Store discounts and free Museum admission at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum and all presidential libraries operated by the National Archives.

Generously sponsored by Holland 1916 Inc.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

This professional development workshop builds on the July 2023 Truman Civil Rights Symposium, the nation's 75th anniversary commemoration of President Truman's executive orders to desegregate the federal workforce and U.S. Armed Forces. The following Education Ambassadors attended the three-day Symposium in Washington, D.C. and will share key takeaways: Valerie Schrag, Lawrence (KS) Public Schools; Pam Stafford, Independence (MO) School District; Cameron May, Kansas City School District; Angie Allison, Oak Grove School District; Chris Bobal, Lee's Summit School District; Kurtis Werner, Park Hill School District; and Nancy Ohmart, College Heights.

REGISTER NOW to receive a limited-edition challenge coin, designed for the 75th anniversary of Executive Orders 9980 and 9981. Because quantities are limited, coins will be offered to the first 25 participating registrants.

THERE'S MORE TO EXPLORE! Our team of nationally recognized educators is dedicated to partnering with you for your students’ success. Part of the National Archives, the Truman Library offers authentic educational experiences that meet state and national standards while helping students gain a deeper understanding of our nation’s history, government and democratic ideals. Thank you for trusting us as your partner in education.