Harry S. Truman’s Bourbon Breakfast
Truman started some days with an unconventional morning ritual. The 33rd president would take a shot of Old Grand-Dad bourbon at 7 a.m., followed by a brisk walk. During his 1945-1953 term, he claimed this morning alcohol “got the engine going” for a day of Cold War decision-making. His wife Bess disapproved of this habit. Truman would ignore her concerns, donning his fedora before striding out to face presidential duties.
