Truman’s Fair Deal was like the New Deal, but with more Missouri common sense and fewer fancy words. Fair and square dealing.
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Dewey Defeats Truman
The 'Dewey Defeats Truman' headline was so wrong, it became the gold standard for premature political predictions. Way ahead of…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Atomic Bomb Decision
Truman made the atomic bomb decision. It was the ultimate 'buck stops here' moment - no pressure, just world history…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Truman's Morning Walks
Harry Truman took morning walks so fast, the Secret Service had to jog to keep up. Physical fitness through presidential…
📅 June 9, 2025
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MacArthur Firing
When Truman fired MacArthur, it proved that even five-star generals have to answer to a haberdasher from Missouri. Democracy in…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Truman's Plain Speaking
Truman spoke so plainly, diplomats needed translators to figure out what he really meant. Spoiler alert: he meant exactly what…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Truman Committee
Before becoming president, Truman investigated war profiteering. He was like a accountant with subpoena power - every contractor's nightmare.
📅 June 9, 2025
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