Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

January 29, 1999

Harry and his Hats

  Nobody knows for sure who invented the hat, but people started to wear them for protection from the weather. Most people wear a hat today that they believe makes them look attractive. Harry wore hats of many types for many reasons. Some were to communicate certain roles of soldier or farmer. Other hats were for fun or dress-up.

John and Blaise
Barry Elementary




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