Jackson County Quotes
Church affiliation, protestant, endorsed by Tom and Joe
Context
In 1922 Harry Truman first sought elected office as a Jackson County judge. Next to his name on the ballot appeared this statement. The “Tom and Joe” referred to were two Catholic political bosses in Missouri. People in Missouri were very much opposed to Catholics being in an elected office. The statement was false and was arranged by the Ku Klux Klan, who opposed Truman for his non-racist stance towards Blacks.
Topics
Elections
Faith
Ku Klux Klan, KKK
Preaching
Religion
Theology
Worship
Convictions
Catholicism
Doctrine, Doctrines
Missouri
Protestantism
Public Office, Public Officials
Scripture
Public Office Benefits
Detriments & Qualifications
Congregation
Denomination
Church Affiliation
Harry S. Truman
Political Endorsement
Protestant Church
Protestant Churches
Religious Affiliation
Religious Endorsement
Citations
Jackson County [Missouri], Quoted in Independence Examiner, November 6, 1922
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