Thomas Hart Benton's paintings are evocative of the Midwest where he was born and learned his craft. His works can be seen in many museums. He is shown here at the induction ceremony as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, with Lillian Hellman, Jacques Lipchitz and Georgia OÕKeeffe. Birthplace: Neosho.
Joseph Pulitzer got his start in journalism by purchasing the St. Louis Post. Ironically, his use of yellow journalism throughout his career conflicts with the literary awards that bear his name. Pulitzer Prizes are given out every year in a number of different literature categories. Birthplace: Hungary.
The thirty-third president of the United States, Harry S Truman authorized dropping the atomic bombs on Japan which brought about the end of the Second World War. The S in Truman's name is not an initial, but his complete middle name, used as a compromise by his parents. Birthplace: Lamar.
