President Truman had a unique relationship with his speechwriters, in which he formed close relationships with them. He often referred to them as his "special counsel", and they would attend daily staff meetings, travel with the President to vaction destinations, and sit in on Truman's famous poker games. They knew the Presidents policies and rhetoric very well because they worked and lived on a very personal basis with Truman. The team consisted of many people. There were a couple main speechwriters, followed by "specialist" writers who had expertise in such areas as economic affairs, and even more editors and "tweakers" to the finished drafts. In all, it is important to note that Truman had the final say and many times would change whatever he thought was not something he would favor or say.
Below are a few of the profiles for some of the advisors (speechwriters) for President Truman:
Below are a few of the profiles for some of the advisors (speechwriters) for President Truman:
George Elsey:
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