The Buck Stops Here


 

Harry S. Truman had a sign on his desk that said, "The buck stops here." It means that President Truman never shunned responsibility. One side of the sign said "The buck stops here" and the other side said "I'm from Missouri." That means the Show-Me state. President Harry S. Truman was very famous for this desk sign. It was given to him by a close friend.

 

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