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Flora, Betty Ogden
Interviewed August 22, 1989

Betty Ogden Flora, seasonal neighbor and childhood friend of Margaret Truman Daniel, recalls activities that occurred at 219 N. Delaware. Flora was involved in the Penny Ice Fund, the Henhouse Hicks Secret Six Society, and many other games with Margaret and the four Allen girls both inside and outside the Truman home.

Interview

 
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Foglesong, George
Interviewed June 24, 1997

Interview
Harry Truman, thirteen years old. Credit: Truman Library  

Did You Know?
Although his eyesight was correctable, Harry Truman was extremely nearsighted and wore eyeglasses from age six. His first pair cost $10.

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