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Why was Harry Truman's nickname 'Haberdasher Harry'?

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∙ 11y ago
Updated: 10/25/2022

After leaving the army, Truman had a number of jobs. He opened a hat store in 1922 which subsequently failed. Thus, "Haberdasher Harry". Likely given to him by his political opponents to belittle him in the eyes of the electorate.

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