truman could pass as a republican in 2014...
I didnt Know Truman...But I know he wasnt a Barack Obama..
I remember Truman. President Truman was not aloof. He never forgot that he was one of the people. He communicated with us just as we communicate among ourselves. Example (part of a letter sent to a local D.C. neighbor):
Some day I hope to meet you. When that happens you'll need a new nose, a lot of beefsteak for black eyes, and perhaps a supporter below! Pegler, a gutter snipe, is a gentleman alongside you. I hope you'll accept that statement as a worse insult than a reflection on your ancestry.