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INDEPENDENCE, MO— Harry S Truman National Historic Site and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum are proud to partner and offer a free public showing of the 2021 PBS documentary “The Blinding of Isaac Woodard” on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 1:00PM, at the Truman Library. This presentation is open to all. A brief discussion of the film will follow.In 1946, Isaac Woodard, a Black army sergeant on his way home to South Carolina after serving in WWII, was beaten, and blinded by police on his way home to South Carolina after serving in the United States Army in World War II. The incident made national news, and inspired President Harry S Truman to take crucial presidential actions that jumpstarted the modern Civil Rights movement.
This film is shown under license from PBS and is about 110 minutes long.
This film is the first part of a two-part program highlighting Sgt. Woodard’s story. On Monday, December 5, 2022, at 1:00PM, at the Truman Library, there will be a discussion of Judge Richard Gergel’s Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of America, as well as some primary documents from the Truman Administration related to the incident. A limited number of free copies of this book will be available at the October 17 film showing for those wishing to be part of the book discussion.
This program series is a joint effort by the National Park Service and the National Archives, who work together to preserve resources and stories associated with President and Mrs. Truman, their legacy, and their families.The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum is one of 15 presidential libraries operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Established in 1957, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum preserves and provides access to President Truman’s historical materials. Through engaging exhibits and programs, the Library aspires to reach a broad and diverse audience in a continuous effort to keep President Truman’s life and legacy alive, emphasizing his ideals of citizenship, learning, and service. Learn more at TrumanLibrary.gov.
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Last updated: September 14, 2022