Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-257) and index.
Independence as Zion -- Trails west -- A president returns home -- Winds of discontent -- The birth of a national historic site -- Redevelopment in the Truman neighborhood.
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"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.
Smith, Joseph,1805-1844.
Truman, Harry S.,1884-1972-- Homes and haunts-- Missouri-- Independence.
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-- History.
Frontier and pioneer life-- Missouri-- Independence.
Historic preservation-- Missouri-- Independence.
Historic sites-- Conservation and restoration-- Missouri-- Independence.