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Truman Library Institute

April 18th was the date for Truman Library Institute’s 25th annual Wild About Harry event. Merilyn and Dr. Loren Berenbom were the event chairs, and David Von Drehle and the late Karen Ball were the honorary chairs. Evan Thomas, New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and historian, was the keynote speaker, and Former Senator Roy Blunt was honored with the 2024 Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award. Following the presentation, guests enjoyed listening to a conversation between Senator Blunt and Honorary Chair David Von Drehle.

Jan and Jim Stacy, Page and Bruce Reed, and Betsey and Rick Solberg
David Von Drehle, honorary chair; and Addie Von Drehle
Dr. Loren and Merilyn Berenbom, event chairs
Anne and Dr. Cliff Gall with Kristin Stephen
Clifton Truman Daniel, Evan Thomas, keynote speaker; Dr. Loren and Merilyn Berenbom, event chairs; Senator Roy Blunt, honoree; Madeleine McDonough, and Alex Burden, Truman Library Institute
Sue and Lewis Nerman
Tim Triplett and Jim Slattery
Ann and Grant Renne
Gary Gradinger and Herb Kohn

Featured in the July 13, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

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