Give 'em Hell Harry!

Today we examine Harry Truman, the most quoted old President at both recent conventions. These photos are from June 10, 1948, during a speech in Bremerton, in front of the Elks Club. It is at this very gathering the cry, "Give 'em Hell, Harry!," Was reportedly first uttered. Although, newspapers reported that voice said, "Lay it on, Harry!" Presidential notes say, "Pour it on, Harry!" For more see the History Link article on this event. http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=5466

Most the pictures are of Truman's speech, but one is of the parade through Bremerton. It is unfortunately rather blurry, but still offers insight to a world gone by. Note the car Truman is in, its not a Presidential limo, its a car with Washington plates. Second check out just how close real people are to their President, it's truly remarkable, especially in this day of hyper-security. It's little things such as this, that make you realize just how much has been sacrificed for our modern times.

Enjoy

Dan