Who was truman Smith?
Truman Smith was born on August 25, 1893 in West Point, New York. After
attending Yale University and receiving a bachelors' degree, he was accepted into the U.S Army with the New York national guard as a second Lieutenant. Serving in France positioned as a battalion commander, he received the Silver Star.
On July 14, 1917, Truman married Katherine Alling Hollister, who he was introduced to in Columbia. People would often describe Truman as a hefty figure, standing at 6'4. The fact that he was fluent in the German language helped him reach his future accomplishments that contributed to the chaining of history.
In 1916, while in the New York national guard, his regiment was called for duty on the Mexican border. This led him to pursue a military career instead of finishing his graduate studies. Truman served as a political adviser for the United States army in 1919, followed by the Berlin Embassy from 1920-1924.
attending Yale University and receiving a bachelors' degree, he was accepted into the U.S Army with the New York national guard as a second Lieutenant. Serving in France positioned as a battalion commander, he received the Silver Star.
On July 14, 1917, Truman married Katherine Alling Hollister, who he was introduced to in Columbia. People would often describe Truman as a hefty figure, standing at 6'4. The fact that he was fluent in the German language helped him reach his future accomplishments that contributed to the chaining of history.
In 1916, while in the New York national guard, his regiment was called for duty on the Mexican border. This led him to pursue a military career instead of finishing his graduate studies. Truman served as a political adviser for the United States army in 1919, followed by the Berlin Embassy from 1920-1924.