Truman and Pendergast Political Machine
2018-04-15T19:59:58-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/eb7/20180415201204003_hd.jpgHistorian Jon Taylor discussed the political alliance between Harry Truman and Kansas City political kingpin Tom Pendergast in the early 1930s. Pendergast became a significant figure through his use of strong-arm tactics and personal wealth. Mr. Taylor is a history professor at the University of Central Missouri. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event.
Historian Jon Taylor discussed the political alliance between Harry Truman and Kansas City political kingpin Tom Pendergast in the early… read more
Historian Jon Taylor discussed the political alliance between Harry Truman and Kansas City political kingpin Tom Pendergast in the early 1930s. Pendergast became a significant figure through his use of strong-arm tactics and personal wealth. Mr. Taylor is a history professor at the University of Central Missouri. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event. close
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