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The buck stops here. — Harry Truman

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The buck stops here.

Harry Truman
1945
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Phrase on a sign on Harry Truman's desk in the White House.

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Political leadershipTaking responsibility
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1945
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Harry Truman
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Truman, Harry S. Sign on Truman's desk during his presidency. c. 1945.

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