A Salute to Veterans & the Truman National Historic Landmark District

Eleven / Eleven / Eleven is lucky for the mild autumn day we have to be reminded of the great sacrifices of generations of veterans and their families. The community they built for us is embodied in the Harry S Truman National Historic Landmark District which is also celebrating a big day today: the 40^th anniversary of its establishment in 1971. The district, with its recent expansion, also includes the gravesite of Truman, WWI veteran and Commander and Chief of forces during victories of WWII. The district also includes his home and the homes of his family, friends, and associates. Don’t forget the Memorial Building dedicated to the WWI veterans. And don’t forget the churches where we are truly blessed to exercise the freedom to worship God in the manner of our choosing and the school buildings where generations of young people learned what being a citizen of the United States is all about. In fact, the Truman National Historic Landmark District is one of the epicenters of our nation’s great history. Its celebration, preservation, and protection has to be at the top of the list along our civic goals. A celebration is occurring tomorrow for the Truman District that will include lectures, a movie, and some open houses. Please stop by and see how important this neighborhood is to us and the nation. Make this pilgrimage for the sack of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms and our quality of life. God Bless the United States of American!