Title: A president, a church, and trails west
Description: "Examines the efforts of Independence, Missouri, to preserve and balance competing elements of the city's history: as the hometown of President Harry S. Truman; as the site where Joseph Smith established the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; and as the historic gathering place for western emigration"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biography, Conservation and restoration, Frontier and pioneer life, Historic preservation, Historic sites, History, Homes and haunts, Pioneers, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Truman, harry s., 1884-1972, Smith, joseph, jr., 1805-1844, Reorganized church of jesus christ of latter-day saints, Missouri, history, Missouri, biography
Places: Independence, Independence (Mo.), Missouri
People: Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), Joseph Smith (1805-1844)