Eternal Flame of Freedom - Independence, Missouri
N 39° 06.210 W 094° 25.260
15S E 377129 N 4329223
The Eternal Flame of Freedom is located in the Courtyard of the Harry S Truman Library and Museum.
Waymark Code: WM9G24
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2010
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The Tirey J. Ford American Legion Post # 21, Independence, Missouri, dedicated the "Eternal Flame of Freedom" to the memory of President Harry S. Truman, a fellow legionnaire, at the 72nd anniversary of the American Legion, on March 15, 1991. The flame was first located outside of the courtyard, in the area where the Liberty Bell sits. After two moves within the courtyard, its final resting place, is in front of the glass wall looking out from the Library near the graves of President and Mrs. Truman.
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, Noon to 5:00 p.m.
2010 Adult Admission is $8.00
Source/Credit: The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
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