Some footnotes about the man from Missouri
Harry Truman, famed for walks with the Secret Service near the White House, rose from Missouri politics to the presidency. He earned respect for decisiveness, including wartime atomic decision making, and balanced family duty with tough cabinet battles.
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Truman Triumphs in Tense 1948 Election Drama
A framed Chicago Tribune page one from November 1948 proclaims Dewey Defeats Truman, a moment later reversed as Truman wins Ohio and the nation. The piece notes Truman’s fragile 1948 standing, Wallace’s third party split, and Barkley as running mate, with Eisenhower sought by Democrats.
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Quotes reveal Truman views on religion politics and discipline
A compilation of remarks attributed to Harry S Truman spanning religion and morality to military governance and civil rights. The quotes cover faith as personal guide, mudslinging in politics, civilian leadership, strong defense, work ethic, distrust of Soviet readers, discipline in policing, and taxes plus public walking for health.
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Life events of Harry S Truman highlight timeline
Independence Mo UP I compiles a condensed life chronology for former President Harry S Truman. Born Lamar Missouri June 4 1901. Served in World War I in France as captain. Married Bess Wallace June 28 1919. Elected to Jackson County Court November 7 1934. U S Senate November 5 1940 and re elected November 7 1944. Became president April 12 1948. Led surrender of Japan May 8 1945. Atomic bomb announced August 6 1945 and Japan surrender terms announced August 14 1945. Elected president November 2 1948. White House returned to Independence January 20 1983. Library groundbreaking May 8 1955 and dedicated July 1957. Died December 26 1972.
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Truman burial plans shift to Independence library site
UPI reports former President Harry S Truman will be buried on the Independence library grounds rather than Arlington. Public viewing may total up to 24 hours with a library auditorium service and private interment, as plans narrow from a state funeral to three days of events.
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Truman declines Congressional Medal of Honor request
Former President Harry S Truman wrote that he would not accept a Congressional Medal of Honor and opposed altering the medal’s combat bravery criteria. The letter to Rep. William Randall, read May 6, 1971, emphasized he did not seek any award and valued the medal’s significance.
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