Posted by admin on November 10, 2009 under Harry S Truman Stories, Quotes, Stories | 
- “The buck stops here.”
- “Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain
- “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”
Tough Decisions
These are three of Harry Truman’s favorite sayings. In fact, the first two were printed on placards that he kept on his desk. And they weren’t just empty slogans. These words guided Truman as he made tough decisions for our country during and after World War II… Some historians say that Harry Truman made more tough decisions than any modern president did. Some of the decisions didn’t solve the problems, but most of them did. And no one, friend or foe, can ever accuse him of not doing his job.
(excerpt from 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet.)
Posted by admin on November 9, 2009 under Fun Facts, Harry S Truman Fun Facts |
As a young boy, Truman had three main interests: music, reading, and history, all encouraged by his mother. He was very close to his mother for as long as she lived, and as president solicited political as well as personal advice from her.
(image from National Archives)
Posted by admin on October 26, 2009 under Fun Facts, Harry S Truman Fun Facts |
Truman was the first President to have his inauguration televised. He was the first President to give a speech on television.
For more information: http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm
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