Before the broadcast premiere, audiences can celebrate Truman Day with an advance screening of Winning the War at the Plaza Theatre in Lamar, Missouri, hosted by the Barton County Chamber of Commerce. The screening is free and will take place at 3:15 p.m. For more information about the event, please call the Barton County Chamber of Commerce at 417-682-3595.

"We’re proud to shine a spotlight on the heartland’s legacy in shaping world history,” said Kliff Kuehl, president and CEO of Kansas City PBS. “This film reminds us that leadership, courage and democratic values often rise from ordinary places and extraordinary people — something we see clearly in the stories of Truman and Eisenhower.”
The new documentary will explore Truman’s rise from Independence, Missouri, to the White House, where he faced the responsibility of navigating the final years of the war and making life-or-death decisions that would change the global balance forever. Most notably, Truman authorized the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, a decision that remains one of the most controversial in history but also brought an end to the devastating conflict.

Meanwhile, Eisenhower, with his military acumen, served as the supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe, where his leadership in Operation Overlord paved the way for the defeat of Nazi Germany. His leadership not only ensured the success of the military campaigns but also laid the foundation for his future presidency.

“I want people to understand not only how Harry S. Truman's and Dwight D. Eisenhower's tough decisions helped win World War II, with the invasion of Normandy and the dropping of the atomic bombs, but also how passionate they, alongside World War II Veterans, were about defending democracy,” said Emily Woodring, Winning the War filmmaker and Kansas City PBS’ Emmy Award-winning multimedia producer.
Winning the War: Harry, Ike & the Fight for Democracy promises to be a powerful, thought-provoking film that localizes two essential historical figures and offers fresh insights from historians, scholars and those who lived through the war 80 years ago. To learn more, visit kansascitypbs.org/winningthewar.

About Kansas City PBS
Located in the heart of Kansas City, MO, Kansas City PBS is a non-profit multimedia organization serving the community since 1961. The PBS member station airs diverse content focused on civic affairs, science, food, drink, arts and culture on four television channels, including Channel 19.1, 19.2, 19.3 (Create) and 19.4, the 24-hour PBS KIDS channel. Channel 19.1 is also available to live stream online, with programming available on-demand in the PBS App and Kansas City PBS Passport, a member-benefit streaming service. Kansas City PBS serves students, caregivers and the local education community through free online resources, workshops for parents and teachers, and annual conferences and events. It also owns and operates the local NPR music station, 90.9 The Bridge, providing nonprofit radio in a AAA format to listeners over the air and online