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  2. Harry S. Truman - Wikipedia

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    Truman learned to play the piano at age seven and took lessons from Mrs. E.C. White, a well-respected teacher in Kansas City. [14] He got up at five o'clock every morning to practice the piano, which he studied more than twice a week until he was fifteen, becoming quite a skilled player. [15]

  3. Presidency of Harry S. Truman - Wikipedia

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    In Truman's second mid-term election, Republicans ran against Truman's proposed domestic policies and his handling of the Korean War. They picked up seats in both the House and the senate, but failed to gain control of either house of Congress. [296] Truman was particularly upset by the apparent success of those who campaigned on McCarthyism. [297]

  4. List of nicknames of presidents of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Especially used in the phrase "Orange man bad", an ad hominem of poor grammar meant to mock his detractors. [194] President Snowflake and Snowflake-in-Chief, [195] [196] [197] using the term "Snowflake", for his poor reactions to criticism, particularly on Twitter and regarding the Mueller probe and related investigations.

  5. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Broad term for a man or woman, sometimes indicating "unusual," behavior e.g. "what a funny old bird" [6] biscuit Pettable flapper [30] bit Prison sentence [34] black hats Bad person, especially a villain or criminal in a movie, novel, or play; Heavy in a movie e.g. The Black hats show up at the mansion [35] blaah No good [6] blind 1.

  6. Harry S. Truman 1948 presidential campaign - Wikipedia

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    Truman later said: "I felt like the moon, the stars, and all the planets had fallen on me." [14] Truman asked Roosevelt's cabinet members to remain in their positions, telling them he was open to their advice. He emphasized a central principle of his administration: he would be the one making the decisions, and they were to support him. [15]

  7. Billy Joel's 'Piano Man': The True Story Behind the Classic - AOL

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    Billy Joel performing in 2017. Billy Joel is the "Piano Man," and the song is celebrating its 50th anniversary.. Originally released on Nov. 2, 1973, Joel's signature song isn't even the tune that ...

  8. How real is 'The Truman Show'? Experts explain what the Jim ...

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    And Jury Duty really does give Ronald the full Truman Show treatment, complete with hidden cameras and crew members, actors playing "real" people — or, in the case of James Marsden, actors ...

  9. Give 'em Hell, Harry! - Wikipedia

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    Give 'em Hell, Harry! is a biographical play and 1975 film, written by playwright Samuel Gallu. Both the play and film are a one-man show about former President of the United States Harry S. Truman. Give 'em Hell, Harry! stars James Whitmore, and was directed by Steve Binder and Peter H. Hunt.