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Truman’s Lucky Charm: Horseshoes in the White House
Harry Truman, remembered as a shrewd political figure, had a lesser-known side as a firm believer in the good luck charm of horseshoes. Balancing his pragmatic leadership style, he installed a horseshoe pitch near the Oval Office and even adorned his office door with a horseshoe.
The practice stems from an ancient superstition from the eighth century, where Chaldeans believed horseshoes’ crescent shape symbolized moon goddesses protecting against the evil eye. Truman’s integration of this folklore into his presidential routine presented a unique juxtaposition, weaving a thread of tradition and personal belief into the tapestry of American presidential history.
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