Truman Day
| Truman Day | |
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 Harry S. Truman | |
| Observed by | United States, Missouri |
| Type | Secular |
| Significance | the birthday of the only U.S. president to come from Missouri |
| Date | May 8 |
| Next time | May 8, 2024 |
| Frequency | annual |
Truman Day is a commemorative holiday to celebrate the birth of
United States Democratic Party.[2] Since Truman was the only president to come from Missouri, this day is special for this state.[3][4] However, after the financial crisis of 2008–2010, there were unsuccessful moves by the state government to abolish the holiday.[5] For Missouri state employees, this is a paid holiday.[6]
Origins
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Senator from Missouri
33rd President of the United States
First term Second term Presidential and Vice presidential campaigns Post-presidency
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Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the
elected in his own right in 1948. He presided over an uncertain domestic scene as America sought its path after the war, and tensions with the Soviet Union increased, marking the start of the Cold War
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See also
- Public holidays in Missouri
References
- ^ "Section 9-035 May 8, Truman Day". Moga.mo.gov. 2009-08-28. Archived from the original on 2014-04-22. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
- ^ "Holidays: Truman Day in United States". Timeanddate.com. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
- ^ Levitt, Aimee (2010-05-04). "Will the Buck Stop Here For Truman Day? - St. Louis News - Daily RFT". Blogs.riverfronttimes.com. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
- ^ "Headlines: Truman Day, May 7". Fired Up! Missouri. 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
- ^ Volkmann, Kelsey (2010-05-03). "Truman Day stays as Missouri state holiday this year - St. Louis Business Journal". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
- ^ Messenger, Tony. "State employees still get Truman Day off — this year at least | Political Fix | STLtoday". Interact.stltoday.com. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
External links
- State employees still get Truman Day off — this year at least ...
- Section 9-035 May 8, Truman Day.
- Holidays: Truman Day in the United States
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