Story: Harry S Truman

Posted by admin on November 10, 2009 under Harry S Truman Stories, Quotes, Stories | Be the First to Comment

• “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.)