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    Harry Truman's Independence: The Center of the World
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    Harry Truman's Independence: The Center of the World

    By Jon Taylor

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    Even after leaving presidential office at a time when America was in its ascendance to global power, Harry Truman would call Independence, Missouri, the "center of the world." It was already a town rich in the history of westward exploration and spiritual pilgrimage before he began sixty-four years of residence there, but the way it shaped Truman and was, in turn, shaped by him has defined Independence's legacy. That defining relationship is explored here by Truman expert Jon Taylor as it never has been before.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe History Press
    Release dateApr 2, 2013
    ISBN9781614239109
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    Harry Truman's Independence: The Center of the World
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    Jon Taylor

    Jon Taylor is a professional podcaster from San Diego. He has a degree in English Literature from UC Santa Cruz. He spent several years as a stand-up comic on the East Coast before moving back to Southern California. Jon is the coauthor of Düngeonmeister, The Düngeonmeister Goblin Quest Coloring Book, The Düngeonmeister Cookbook, Düngeonmeister: The Deck of Many Drinks, and Düngeonmeister: The Random Monster Generator. Jon is also a cocreator and cohost of the System Mastery podcast with Jef Aldrich where they review and comment on odd classic RPGs, poking fun at obscure stories and systems while taking the game for a spin.

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