Jackson County Democrats Celebrate Harry's B-Day By Selling Tickets To Truman Gala

First a historical note . . . 

State holiday in Missouri marks what would have been President Truman's 139th birthday

Reality check . . . In other parts of the world . . . There is a bitter argument about his legacy as a war criminal. 

Nevertheless . . .

Local Democratic Party elite are drumming up biz with this bit of promo . . .

Today is Jackson County’s own President Harry S Truman’s birthday - and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the local Democrat than supporting local Democrats.

As a champion for civil rights and countless other Democratic issues, President Truman left behind a strong Jackson County Democratic tradition. His legacy helped pave the way for all Democrats from the Kansas City metro - so help us return the favor! After all, the buck stops with all of us.

We’re only 33 days from the 36th Annual Truman Gala, so buy your ticket today! Contributing to the Jackson County Democrats helps fund local campaigns and continue Truman’s vision on progressive issues.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

HISTORY | Truman Gala

Back in the 70's we had Harry's Day... Then in 1987, the story is that two loyal Democrats (Bill Baker and Lu Vaughn) were traveling on the way back from Jackson Days in Springfield, and while driving back the idea of a Jackson County celebration was born.