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Royals vs. White Sox — August 2, 2006

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Roger

I had a second night to kill in Kansas City, my hotel was still across the interstate from Kauffman Stadium and the White Sox were still in town. And it was still hot — 104 this evening. I walked over … Continue reading →

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Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum and Library — Independence, Missouri

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Roger

After touring Truman’s Home and neighborhood, I visited his library and museum, just up the road. This was the first Presidential Library, and Harry set it up when he was alive. The displays were well done, although I didn’t take … Continue reading →

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Truman’s Neighborhood — Independence, Missouri

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Roger

After touring Truman’s home, I walked around the neighborhood for a few minutes, looking at various buildings that were connected with him in some way. Truman returned to Independence after his presidency. He took frequent walks around the neighborhood. There … Continue reading →

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Harry S Truman National Historic Site — Independence, Missouri

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Roger

I was in Kansas City for two days. I had a free morning, so I drove to nearby Independence to see Truman’s home. I was the first person in the door of the visitor center in the morning, just ahead … Continue reading →

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Royals vs. White Sox — August 1, 2006

Posted on August 1, 2006 by Roger

I had a night to kill in Kansas City, Kauffman Stadium was right across the street from my hotel and the White Sox were in town. It was 103 degrees, but the humidity was around 60% and it really wasn’t … Continue reading →

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