Harry Truman’s desk sign said ‘The Buck Stops Here.’ Today’s politicians would change it to ‘The Buck Stops Over There Somewhere.’
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Give Em Hell Harry
They called Truman 'Give 'Em Hell Harry.' He didn't give them hell - he just told the truth, and they…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Truman's Piano Playing
Why did Harry Truman play piano? Because it was the only instrument that could handle his Missouri straight talk.
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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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