National Conference of City Planning

The National Conference of City Planning is identified in the account as a national organization in the field of city planning. Its documented connection to Harry S. Truman came after his work on the county road system received public acclaim: he became a director of the Conference, extending his planning reputation beyond local administration.

Truman's Directorship

The account records Truman's appointment as director of the National Conference of City Planning alongside his election as president of the Greater Kansas City Plan Association. The two positions marked recognition at both regional and national levels, though the book gives no further details about the Conference's membership, structure, or activities.

Context and Significance

The appointments followed praise for the new road system. The Kansas City Times called it a distinct achievement worthy of any county in the United States. In this context, Truman's directorship links a celebrated local public-works program with wider professional recognition in planning; the account does not describe any specific work he undertook for the Conference.