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The only child of former President Harry S. Truman died at the age of 83 in a facility in Chicago.

An overview of Margaret Truman Daniel's life

On Tuesday, January 29th, 2008, beloved author Mary Margaret Truman passsed away as the result of an internal infection.

An obituary for Margaret Truman Daniel.

Margaret Truman, only daughter of 33rd President Harry S. Truman, died today at age 83.

Mary Margaret Truman Daniel, more popularly known simply as Margaret Truman, died January 29, 2008 at the age of 83. Truman was an exceptional woman who enjoyed several careers along with raising a family.

In this final look at the First Ladies of America, we enter some of the modern occupants of the position, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Bess Truman and Laura Bush.

Throughout her life, Margaret Truman Daniel had careers as a singer, television personality and author.

Margaret Truman Daniel was not only a President's daughter, she was also a singer and an acclaimed author. Please read more.

Margaret Truman, the multi-talented only child of President Harry Truman, has died.

A guide to noteable Missouri sites that focus on the life of the nation's 33rd President, Harry S. Truman.

Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, small in size, but huge in history as many famous people and events have graced its perimeters. People travel from all over to enjoy Pioneer Days, see the famous Linden Hall Mansion, and take in the towns rich history.

In an announcement by the U.S. Navy, the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, carrying over 7,300 Sailors and three staffs, was deployed to the Central Command Area of Operations.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was prepared through family heritage and an elite education to face even the most severe obstacles. Harry Truman, less fortunate in family and education, stepped up to answer the great challenges of his time.

According to reports by the U.S. Navy, assistance to five people was given by ships from the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. The individuals were stranded in western Mediterranean waters.

In recent years, Harry Truman has been elevated to near sainthood in the Pantheon of Past Presidents. He was called "Give-em-hell" Harry, but he might also have been called "Dirty Harry", given his association with the Tom Pendergast Machine in Kansas City.

The courage of President Harry Truman and his decisions

Harry Truman, where are you!

Margaret is a story in herself, and one day, someone will be writing her biography on the great life that she lived up until her death on January 29.

This is a great site to see.

These words were spoken by President Harry S. Truman before a joint session of congress on March 12, 1947. In essence, this is the reasoning for the Truman doctrine.

An overview of the 1948 presidential election, in which Democrat Harry Truman defeated Republican Thomas Dewey, Progressive Henry Wallace, and Dixiecrat Strom Thurmond.

Located in the home state of President Harry S. Truman, Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri has distinguished itself in the eyes of naitonal reviews because of its high quality academics and undergraduate programs offered at a quality price.

The Roswell Incident happened during President Harry S. Truman's administration. How would he deal with this and other public sightings?

Harry S. Truman created and maintained successful a foreign policy that managed to prevent the spread of communism throughout the world.

A brief look at overseas armed conflicts in the U.S. since the civil war.

Since when did Truman Capote become such a popular character that two movies about the same incidents in his life would be released in two years?

Former US President Harry S. Truman once said, "It's possible to achieve almost anything as long as you are not worried about who gets the credit." This quote inspired by the former

This is the fifth part of my look at the presidential-election process. At the end of Part 4, World War II had ended, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was dead and Harry Truman had pulled off one of the greatest upsets in American political history.

Want a unique gift for someone? Get something from the president's very own gift shop. Not just the current president, but any of a number of presidents. Lincoln, JFK, LBJ, Truman. Carter, Reagan....

This article uses the historical comparisons between Truman and Beorge W. Bush to bolster the case for the latter being considered a strong president once partisanship fades as a factor.

A brief review of the 1952 presidential election, in which Dwight Eisenhower was victorious of Adlai Stevenson.

breaking down the history between the U.S. and Israel

Although the Korean War was a vital part of American history, it's often called "the forgotten war". The view that many Americans have gained from Richard Hooker's novel M*A*S*H is not quite the reality.

This article provides an overview of the events leading up to, events of and history of the Korean Conflict.

This is an alternative history speculating what would happen following a German victory over Russia in World War II.

The Congressional Medal of Honor is perhaps the most distinguished award in the United States of America. Given to military and civilian national personnel for valorous actions in combat, there have been 3,460 recipients in its 140 years of existence.

Jacklyn Lucas was so determined to fight in W W II that he lied about his age and stowed away twice to get close to the action. This is the story of how he became the youngest MOH winner since the Civil War.

An analysis of modern political society in America and comparisons to World War II culture, as portrayed in Leffland's "Rumors of Peace."

The most expensive health care system in the world doesn't deliver.

Liberalism is the source of America's greatest strengths and victories, founded on those very values that conservatives claim as their own.

A brief overview of life aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier. Includes a listing of active carriers and their general characteristics.

Roaring River State Park in southwest Missouri has been a favorite trout fishing destination for over seventy years. With fishing, cabins, a rustic lodge, hiking trails, swimming pool and more, it's perfect for a fishing vacation!

On December 7, 1941, Americans experienced a tragic moment in their history as the Japanese military attacked Pearl Harbor initiating a war in the Pacific. The Japanese people immediately became a target of harsh American criticisms and actions.

St. Louis Cardinals' slugger Albert Pujols is putting up numbers that only a couple players have ever come close to matching in baseball history. This is his story.

This is an op-ed about President Bush's most recent State of the Union address.

The National Capitol at Washington D.C. is probably the most thoroughly haunted building in the world.

This is a revised feature on the left hand, information, and a list of some famous lefties.

Campers who are planning to visit the Show-Me State can use the listing to locate the best campgrounds for families in Missouri.

Whether one resides in Kansas City or has arrived as a tourist, the city offers many windows into the past.

This paper explains how this book, in which the author writes in a series of poems, is a child-centered text rather than an adult-centered text.

When someone famous dies it seems strange to feel sadness or remember them. Sometimes, though, someone was so big and important to history you just can't help it.

An overview of some of the best bed and breakfast inns in the Kansas City area for a truly romantic Valentine's Day getaway.

A guide to Kansas City's more popular museums with a brief description of each museum's focus and an explanation of what guests can expect to see, learn, and experience while there. Addresses, phone numbers, websites, and hours of operation also listed.

Here are some more essential facts and information on Chinese astrology. In Part II, we will look at the last six Chinese zodiac signs.

There was a point in history when the African artisans were teaching the Greeks and Romans and building an art history to pass on to the generations to come. However, these great builders, sculptors, and creators were taken from their homeland.

An assortment of outlines and lectures on the Gilded Age and the 1970s for college level history courses.

A guide to some of the attractions and amusements that make Missouri a great spring break destination for college students across the country.

Weapons of mass destruction are a violation of the people of Hiroshima's human rights on several accounts. We the people of the United States live by the two words know as human rights, it is what this country was morally established on.

Quotations add credibility, humor, interest and power to articles, but don't use too many quotations.

Some believe that the Green Party helped elect Bush to his first term. The other third party, Libertarians, believe in the least amount of government. Greens are what the Democrats think they are and Libertarians are what the Republicans aspire to be.

Have you ever wished you could see a collection of past United States presidential aircraft? Maybe you would like to see the history of flight. You can see that and much more at the United States Air Force Museum at Dayton, Ohio.

An overview of the 1944 presidential election, in which Franklin Roosevelt defeated Thomas Dewey for a unprecedented fourth term in office.

creating law jeopardy

Dore Schary was a stage actor-turned-playwright who became a screenwriter in Hollywood, eventually rising to become M-G-M production chief. Schary was a great liberal who believed in the didactic power of the movies.

It's the 80th anniversary for the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony. Here's a list of movies than have won or been nominated for the top prizes.

Settling Accounts: In at the Death is the eleventh and it is said the last of the long running Southern Victory Series by master of alternate history Harry Turtledove. But since it sets up so many possibilities for future stories, one should not bet any money on it.

A research paper dedicated to the evaluation of dropping the atomic bomb on Japan.

A discussion of Presidential pets owned by Eisenhower all the way back to George Washington.

An attempt to explain just what's wrong, and the few things that were right, about the mockumentary "Death of a President", independent of political or partisan opinions.

""Death of a President" uses the morally dubious tactic of mixing real news footage with staged events to create an imagined assassination of President Bush."

Death of a President is a pseudo documentary or "mockumentary" that has as its premise that President George W. Bush is assassinated on October 19th, 2007, after making an economic address in Chicago.

Scenic trails provide escape, exercise, and family fun. In Springfield, you'll find a wide variety of such trails throughout the town,and beyond.

American singer and entertainer Wayne Newton has performed live for more than 30 million people during his forty-four years on stage in Las Vegas. This month he comes to Los Angeles to perform inside the doors of Key Club at Morongo.

The music of Billy Joel is timeless, and he seems to have written a song for every mood, every setting, and every situation. Here are the top ten songs by Billy Joel.

All the President's Men presents an in-depth look at the Watergate scandal of 1972 through the eyes of two young reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. But by exposing the truth of the Nixon administration, the film also conveys a political message.

City of Angels. Home of the Stars. La La Land. With its cultural enclaves, temperate weather and movie star glitz, Los Angeles is unlike any other city. From Santa Monica to Downtown and up to Hollywood, it's easy for anyone to get lost in this jungle.

Writers Andrew Cosby and Jaime Paglia have done an excellent job of showing off their talent and their understanding of real life, in their work on the "Eureka" pilot.

A revew of the some of the most outrageously insane news of the past week.

For over 200 years, the American Flag has been symbolized as our nation's unity and her strength.

Dick Chaney's role in current White House is the exception to the American historical role.

Post World War II strategies for the United States and the U.S.S.R. were drastically different. Many elements shaped the way that each formed their policies and goals for post-war Germany and Eastern Europe.

Campaign memorabilia can be turned into huge profits. But you have to know some of the rules of the game first.

Attack ads and negative campaigning have always been a key element of American elections. These tactics are of questionable effectiveness, and their tone repels the public from politics and from voting.

General Douglas Macarthur has refused to reveal the contents of his gigantic pipe in front of a Congressional Committee.

How to make a decision and KNOW that you made the right one!

One of the best BBQ restaurants in the world, and has been raved about by presidents and celebrities. There are now 4 Kansas City locations for you to come and enjoy the food.

My thoughts on the draft. And a brief history of the United States Military Draft.

As a journalist, Ernie Pyle didn't have to put himself in harms way in Europe and the Pacific, but he did and died as a result. Millions mourned when he was killed by Japanese machine gun fire on Le Shima, an island hear Okinawa on April 18, 1945.

The National School Lunch Program was intended to provide nutritional and affordable sustenance for all children at public schools, care homes and some private schools (those which were constituted to be non-profit making). It was instituted by Act of Congress in 1946

If members of the media called 'journalists' and the liberal elites of the day were to have lived during previous wars of destiny, there would be many changes in the outcome. I will endeavor to supply answers as to what this may have been.

This paper discusses the contributions of nineteenth and early twentieth century immigrants to the U.S., with special emphasis on German immigrants.

The essay examines the history and role of Liberalism, including the New Deal and examination of Liberalism's relevance (if any) in today's political climate

There seems to be little connective tissue between the Cold War and the current on War on Terror. A closer examination, however, reveals a very strong bind.

Analysis was conducted to determinee the extent that the Korean War was a failure for the Americans.

It was as bad a defeat as many had feared would happen. The House is lost and so is the Senate. The task now is to learn the lessons of the defeat and to implement them.

I think America forgot how bad Saddam Hussein was and how good we have it. We need to support our President, now more than ever.

A very true story of "small town boy makes good," this is the life of Terence Steven McQueen, a wonderful and legendary actor.

An explanation of Operation Paperclip and some of the Nazis that it merged into the US workforce.

The active duty military is being stretched to the limit by the war on terror at the same time service members are being discharged in record numbers under "don't ask, don't tell."