TRUMAN COMES HOME - SOUND (AUDIO LOW)

The video captures President Truman's return to his hometown of Independence, Missouri, where he is warmly welcomed by the local community. Reflecting on his past, he visits his former home, now the summer White House. The community gathers to celebrate their famous son, and Truman shares his presidential goals: winning the war with Japan and securing peace. He calls on the nation to support the efforts initiated in San Francisco.

What is the significance of the president's return to his hometown?

• He was attending a local festival.

• He was celebrated as the first citizen of Missouri and the nation.

• He was returning to his role as county judge.

• He was visiting for a vacation.

Who accompanied the president during his visit to the home on Delaware Street?

• His wife and son

• His parents

• His daughter Mary Margaret

• His brother

How many citizens gathered to welcome the president in his hometown?

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

What was one of the president's main goals as chief executive?

• To expand the nation's borders

• To improve the economy

• To win the war with Japan

• To reform healthcare

What did the president urge the nation to support?

• A new education policy

• The job begun at San Francisco

• A tax reform

• A new infrastructure project