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Public Law 98–32

To establish the Harry S Truman National Historic Site in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes.

Approved May 23, 1983

Statutory text

An Act

To establish the Harry S Truman National Historic Site in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

That, in order to

Harry S Truman National Historic Site, establishment.

preserve and interpret for the inspiration and benefit of present and future generations the former home of Harry S Truman, thirty-third President of the United States, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”) is authorized to acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, transfer from another Federal agency, or otherwise, the residence and real property known as 219 North Delaware Street in the city of Independence, Missouri, as passed to Bess Wallace Truman upon the death of her husband. The Secretary may also acquire, by any of the above means, fixtures, and personal property for use in connection with the residence.

Sec. 2.

The property acquired pursuant to subsection (a) is designated

16 USC 461 note

as the Harry S Truman National Historic Site and shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of law generally applicable to units of the national park system, including the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1–4), and the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666; 16 U.S.C. 461–467). The Secretary is further authorized, in the administration of the site, to make available certain portions thereof for the use of Margaret Truman Daniel subject to reasonable terms and conditions which he may impose.

Sec. 3.

There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may

Appropriation authorization.

be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Approved May 23, 1983.

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