Hang On, Harry: The 1940 Election and Harry Truman’s Remarkable Victory

Thu, Jan 26 2023

7:00pm - 8:30pm

East Lee's Summit Community Room

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Subjects

History
Local History

Age Group

For adults

Presenter

Terence O'Malley

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Hear the fascinating story behind Missouri’s 1940 U.S. Senate race. Join author and filmmaker Terence O’Malley as he uses clips from his documentary, Tom & Harry--The Boss and the President, to explain how Harry Truman squeaked out a victory in his first Senate race without the financial backing of political boss Tom Pendergast.

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