Brother Harry Truman

Discussion in 'Notable Freemasons' started by Blake Bowden, Oct 5, 2010.

  1. Blake Bowden

    Blake Bowden Administrator Staff Member


    Harry Truman, from Missouri, was a different kind of President. He probably made as many important decisions regarding our nation's history as any of the other 42 Presidents. However, a measure of his greatness may rest on what he did after he left the White House. Historians have written the only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence, Missouri. On top of that, his wife inherited the house from her Mother. When he retired from office in 1952, his income was a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year.




    Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale. Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed, 'My choices early in life were either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!"

    The late Harry Truman, Past Grand Master of Missouri Masons.
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  2. Warrior1256

    Warrior1256 Site Benefactor

    This pretty much says it all as far as President Truman's character is concerned!
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