Dear Friends,
In just a few days, the world will mark the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty, the most powerful and successful peacetime alliance in human history.
And in Brussels, Belgium—home to NATO Headquarters—representatives from all 32 NATO nations will honor the American president who made that alliance possible, Harry S. Truman.
For the past year, the Truman Library Institute has been working closely with the U.S. Mission to NATO on plans to honor President Truman's role in the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty—specifically, to install a bronze statue of President Truman at Truman Hall, the permanent residence of the U.S. Ambassador to NATO.
I am thrilled and honored to announce that the new Truman Statue will be unveiled and dedicated Wednesday, April 3, in Brussels. President Truman's grandson and our honorary chair, Clifton Truman Daniel, is leading a small Truman delegation invited to attend the historic gathering comprised of NATO leadership, including Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Many of you will remember the tremendous national coverage we received when the original Truman Statue by Tom Corbin was unveiled and dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda nearly two years ago. I could not have imagined that the achievement would be followed by an international event centered around a second casting and installation.
Our success is a resounding affirmation of President Truman's global leadership, which has given us a framework that continues to defend democracies and provide a shield against aggression.
Please read on to learn about this exciting initiative, and then watch your inbox for more. On April 4, Clifton Truman Daniel will share personal reflections on his grandfather's global leadership. Following the NATO anniversary, we will share photos, highlights, and international media coverage of the events celebrating Truman's leadership, the alliance, and the next 75 years of international cooperation in defense of freedom.
Stay TRU,
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