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Harry R. Truman (October 1896 – May 18, 1980) [a] was an American businessman, bootlegger, and prospector. He lived near Mount St. Helens, an active volcano in the state of Washington, and was the owner and caretaker of Mount St. Helens Lodge at Spirit Lake near the base of the mountain. Truman came to fame as a folk hero in the months ...
- 1917–1919
Dec 13, 2023 · Truman, Harry R. (1896-1980) Crusty old Harry Truman was the last holdout on Mount St. Helens and likely the first person to die when the volcano erupted on May 18, 1980. The longtime owner of a resort on Spirit Lake in the shadow of the mountain, Truman, 83, had refused to evacuate despite urgent warnings of imminent disaster.
Dec 12, 2018 · The Mount St. Helens eruption of 1980 was the greatest geology lesson in American history. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll also find a macabre chemistry lesson about the fragility of the human body. The lesson involves Harry Truman. Not the president, but Harry R. Truman, a campground owner who lived a few miles from the volcanic summit.
May 11, 2020 · In 1980, the 83-year-old made clear to everyone that he was staying put at his Mount St. Helens Lodge on Spirit Lake, despite the volcanic eruption that was expected to come.
May 15, 2020 · Nearly 60 lives were lost that day, including Harry Truman who ran Mount St. Helens Lodge and refused to leave the mountain. Smith and his family had grown close to Truman and were the last people ...
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- Joe Raineri (KGW)
Mar 14, 2024 · Learn how amateur archeologists uncover the lost stories of Harry Truman, the innkeeper at Mount St. Helens lodge, and the 'volcano watchers' who died in the 1980 eruption. Watch the full episode of Oregon Field Guide on PBS.
- 32 min
