Our "Preservation" magazine arrived in our mailbox today from the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP). It was actually 60 years ago (October 26, 1949) today that President Harry S Truman signed the Congressional Charter that created the NTHP. I thought I would read in the magazine a few lines or possibly even an entire paragraph that that might present this important story of the beginning of this great organization. It was not there. You might drop them a card to their headquarters in Washington DC (in the adjacent photo) and wish them Happy Birthday. Harry Truman appreciated and understood the importance of history and respecting those who came before us. That's what historic preservation is all about. In the hometown of Truman and in his neighborhood, you would think historic preservation principles would be the strongest. Unfortunately, this doesn't appear to be the case. We have tremendous opportunities to turn things around but the entire community has to be on board. Wouldn't it be great to read in "Preservation" magazine stories of success concerning Independence, Missouri? I believe that is what the NTHP and the national preservation community wants, also.
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