What did Harry S. Truman write to a newspaper about his daughter's piano recital?

Answer 1

THE White House

WASHINGTON

Dec. 6. 1950

Mr. Hume:-

I've just read your lousy review of Margaret's concert. I've come to the conclusion that you are an "eight ulcer man on four ulcer pay."

It seems to me that you are a frustrated old man who wishes he could have been successful. When you write such poppy-cock as was in the back section of the paper you work for it shows conclusively that you're off the beam and at least four of your ulcers are at work.

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.

H.S.T.

Answer 2

Harry S. Truman wrote a letter to the Washington Post extolling his daughter Margaret's piano recital performance. He praised her talents and defended her against a negative review, expressing his pride in her accomplishments.