Harry S. Truman

(Mary) Margaret Truman Daniel

Born February 17, 1924.) Margaret Truman was still studying voice at George Washington University when her father was thrust into the presidency in the middle of a world war. Her lifelong dream of becoming a concert singer was dampened by harsh critics who demanded a fully matured classical musician. Later in life, Margaret found a gift for writing, producing biographies of her parents, historical works and a bestselling series of murder mysteries that earned her fame and a considerable fortune. In 1956, Margaret married E. Clifton Daniel, Jr., a journalist who went on to become the managing editor of The New York Times. They had four sons. She continues to serve as Honorary Chair of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute Board of Directors, although her son, Clifton Truman Daniel, now serves on the Board of the Library and has begun to carry more of the load as spokesman for the family. Margaret lives in an apartment on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

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