“My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there’s hardly any difference.”
— Harry Truman
For more humorous and informative stories about Harry Truman, check out these articles or visit the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum.
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