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The Jackpod: A little touch of Harry in the night

28:21

January 20, 2024

President Truman responds with a warm smile as he is greeted by an estimated 30,000 persons in Cleveland's Public Square, Oct. 9. (Bettmann / Contributor via Getty Images)

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty discusses the moral character of President Harry Truman, and whether character matters today for presidents or presidential candidates.

The Jackpod: History, literature and politics with Jack Beatty