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Harry Truman and the Second Big-3

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Feather Foster

April 15, 1945 When Franklin D. Roosevelt died in Warm Springs GA, only six weeks after his unprecedented fourth inaugural, it was a shock to the world. Those who knew FDR more intimately, knew well that he had battled infirmity … Continue reading →

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Bess Truman’s First Press Conference

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Few First Ladies were more reluctant to be in the public eye than Bess Truman. Mrs. Truman becomes FLOTUS Late in the afternoon of April 12, 1945, Bess Truman (1885-1982) received a phone call from her husband. There was a … Continue reading →

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