ABILENE, Kan. -  The National Archives at Kansas City, the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, and the Truman Center at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, have partnered to present two public programs commemorating Constitution Day.

The Kansas City program is Thursday, September 15 at the National Archives, 400 West Pershing, beginning with a reception at 6 p.m. The program at 6:30 p.m. is a Moderated Discussion, "Ike, Harry, and the Constitution."

Dr. Bob Beatty, Washburn University, is the Moderator. Contributing authors, Dr. James Giglio, Missouri State University, and Dr. Richard Damms, Mississippi
State University, will discuss their research and findings from the recently published book, Presidents and the Constitution: A Living History edited by Ken Gormley.

On Friday, September 16, a Brown Bag Luncheon program will be held at noon in the Visitors Center auditorium of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. A light lunch will be provided. Dr. Richard Damms, Mississippi State University, will speak about the President Dwight D. Eisenhower chapter he wrote for the Presidents and the Constitution book.

Following his talk, Damms will answer questions and sign copies of the book which will be available for purchase in the Presidential Gift Shop.

Funding for these programs has been provided by the William T. Kemper Charitable Trust.

The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, a nonpartisan federal institution, is part of the Presidential Libraries network operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. We preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire.