Harry S. Truman

LOCATION
Historic Truman Courthouse, 112 W Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO

OWNER
Jackson County Parks and Recreation

ARTIST
Gilbert Franklin

DATES
Dedicated May 8, 1976

MEDIUM
Bronze (sculpture), red granite (base)

Bronze figure of former President Harry S. Truman. He is walking with a cane in his left hand. He wears a double-breasted suit and glasses. He is located on the east side of the Historic Truman Courthouse in downtown Independence. It was dedicated by then-President Gerald Ford on May 8, 1976. Truman’s daughter, Margaret Truman Daniel was in attendance for the dedication ceremony.