Contributed by Joyce Farmer Finney
In 1948, it seemed my dad, mom and I were the only Democrats in Adair
Co. Mo. That did not keep my dad from expressing loud and clear how
he felt about Harry Truman, all favorable. The morning after the election
he went to his barber shop and crowed like a rooster at everyone who
came into the shop. It's a wonder he hadn't been knocked in the head
for being so happy that day in Kirksville, Mo. He was Homer Farmer
the barber.
Contributed by Mary Carter Brisk
Truman in Illinois with Richard
Carter (father of the contributor) after election, holding up the "Dewey
Defeats Truman" paper
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On Friday, November 5, Truman returned to Washington in triumph. The
welcome was the biggest, most enthusiastic outpouring for a President
in the history of the capitol. . .at least 750,000 — two thirds
of the city — lined his route from Union Station to the White House.
. .Confetti showered down. A band played "I'm Just Wild About
Harry." Truman waved his hat and smiled. (McCullough, David.
Truman. Simon & Schuster: New York, 1992. Page 718-719)
Contributed by Rose Sigillito
I was born and lived for many years in Washington D.C. When I was
in school, I remember that we were dismissed from classes in order
for us to go to Union Station to welcome President Truman back to
Washington. He had just surprised everyone and won the 1948 election!
I remember the excitement of all of us as we waited for the president
to arrive.
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