Giving Thanks in 1945 | November 25, 2015
A Word from Harry
Presidential Proclamation 2673 – Thanksgiving Day, 1945
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In this year of our victory, absolute and final, over German fascism and Japanese militarism; in this time of peace so long awaited, which we are determined with all the United Nations to make permanent; on this day of our abundance, strength, and achievement; let us give thanks to Almighty Providence for these exceeding blessings.
This Day in History: “Welcome Home from the crow eaters” | November 5, 2015
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
On November 5, 1948, a newly-elected President Truman and Vice President Barkley arrived back in Washington D.C. Hundreds of thousands of Americans lined D.C.’s streets, cheering for the president and singing “I’m Just Wild About Harry.”
TRU History | November 2, 2015
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
November 2 marks the anniversary of one of the biggest upsets in presidential election history.
Presidential Quotes on Winning | November 2, 2015
Picturing History – Japan Surrenders | August 14, 2015
VICTORY!
“I have received this afternoon a message from the Japanese Government…”
At 7 pm on August 14, 1945, President Harry Truman stood before reporters gathered at the White House and announced the unconditional surrender of Japan. The Pacific War was over. Although the formal signing of the terms of surrender ending World War II would not occur until September 2nd, the announcement of Victory over Japan Day, or V-J Day, sent millions of Americans–citizens and members of the armed forces, out into the streets of cities and towns across the country and around the world.
TRU View | August 5, 2015
70 Years Later
President Truman’s eldest grandson reflects on the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima.
Contributed by Clifton Truman Daniel
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TRU History | June 18, 2015
Recommended Reading from Harry Truman
Here’s a reading list that just might change your life.
TRU Education | December 8, 2014
Today’s children. Tomorrow’s leaders.
“How will your actions affect our national debt?”
“Will the Marshall Plan apply to Korea if it is destroyed in this action?”
“How will you prevent the spread of communism elsewhere in the world while you are engaged in this action?”
TRU History | November 26, 2014
Did Harry Truman Pardon the First Turkey?
The official “pardoning” of White House turkeys is an interesting White House tradition that has captured the imagination of the public in recent years. Recently White House mythmakers have claimed that President Harry S. Truman began this amusing holiday tradition. However, the Truman Library & Museum disputes the notion that Truman was the first president to pardon the holiday bird.
TRU History | November 26, 2014
A Turkey-Free Turkey Day?
What do you if you love Thanksgiving but it falls on a day when you can’t eat turkey? In 1947, President Truman faced an awkward dilemma.
