Remembering the Truman White House, A Grandson’s Reflections
- Host
- Stewart McLaurin
- Guest
- Clifton Truman Daniels, Grandson of Harry S. Truman
- Date
- 2/19/18
- Duration
- 34 minutes
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No recent president has had more impact on the White House than Harry S. Truman, who both modernized the building and preserved it for future generations. Stewart McLaurin talks with President Truman’s grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, about the historic White House renovations during the Truman administration, and memories of his grandparents during their long retirement from the presidency.
Stewart McLaurin, Host
President of the White House Historical Association
As President of the White House Historical Association Stewart McLaurin leads the nonpartisan, nonprofit in its mission to preserve, protect, and provide access to White House history. As a lifelong student of history, Stewart is an avid reader, author, and storyteller. Drawing on his own experiences, relationships, and knowledge he provides listeners with a front row seat to history at the White House.
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