Many presidents seem to have taken the advice of President Harry Truman who said: "If you want a friend in Washington,get a dog."

VOA: special.2009.02.23

In nineteen forty-seven, President Harry Truman spoke at the official opening of Everglades National Park.

VOA: special.2010.09.21

In nineteen forty-seven, President Harry Truman spoke at a ceremony establishing the Everglades National Park.

VOA: special.2009.06.30

In 1950, U.S. President Harry Truman announced he had ordered the development of the hydrogen bomb.

CNN: Saturday,

In 1945, President Harry Truman secretly printed a one-trillion-dollar bill with his photo on it.

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In fact, we have the original statement by President Harry Truman on display here today.

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