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Harry S Truman National Historic Site
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Hart, Reverend Robert L.
Interviewed August 24, 1989

The Reverend Robert L. Hart served as the rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence, Missouri from 1977-1983. In this position, he served as pastor to Bess W. Truman, attending to her in her home, and then performed her funeral service after her death.

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Hayes, Jennifer
Interviewed May 22, 1997

Jennifer A. Hayes, an employee at Harry S Truman National Historic Site since its inception, discusses the park's development, physically and organizationally.

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Jack Hill

Jack Hill

Hill, Jack
Interviewed July 17, 2003

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Edgar Hinde Jr.

Edgar Hinde, Jr.

Hinde, Edgar Jr.
Interviewed July 16, 2003

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Howard P. Hinde

Howard P. Hinde

Hinde, Howard P.
Interviewed August 22, 1991

Howard P. Hinde, a retired biology professor at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, grew up in Independence, Missouri. Hinde relates many family stories about relatives he shares with Bess W. Truman.

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Appendix (pdf - 213KB)

 
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Hobby, Rev. Edward
Interviewed July 2, 1985

The Reverend Edward Hobby worked for the Trumans for from 1953 until Mrs. Truman's death in 1983. Hobby describes his job as "handyman" who managed the cleaning of the home and grounds, prepared meals, and various repair projects.

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Houston, Lisa Bosso
Interviewed August 31, 1990

Lisa Bosso Houston served as a museum aide in the first three and a half years of the Harry S Truman National Historic Site.

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Hunt, Elizabeth
Interviewed May 27, 1997

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Hutton, Rev. Patric
Interviewed August 31, 1989

The Reverend Patric Hutton served as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church from 1955 to 1960. As a result he performed the wedding ceremony of Margaret Truman and E. Clifton Daniel in April 1956.

Interview (pdf - 159KB)

President Truman in a motor launch carrying him from Galeao Airport, Brazil. Credit: Truman Library  

Did You Know?
Harry Truman’s sympathies lay with the little guy unless the little guy became too powerful. Truman wrote, “The meanest person in the world is the underdog who gets to be top dog.”

Last Updated: September 29, 2008 at 15:56 EST