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center0 CONTACT: Susan Krysiak For Immediate Release Director of Media Relations Feb. 3, 2020 (609) 224-6036 updated March 12, 2020 skrysiak@ Clifton Truman Daniel portrays his grandfatherPresident Harry S. Truman in ‘Give ’Em Hell, Harry!’October 11 in Cape MayThe play is a faithful and often humorous portrayal of President Harry S. Truman’slife and presidency, and the ninth annual event in MAC’s Lessons of History Distinguished Lecture SeriesActor and presidential grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, portrays his grandfather, President Harry S. Truman, in ‘Give ’Em Hell, Harry!’ in Cape May, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at 5 p.m. CAPE MAY – There are fewer than dozens of living descendants of U.S. presidents, and just one who steps into the role of his presidential ancestor on stage. Actor Clifton Truman Daniel brings to life his grandfather, President Harry S. Truman, for the first time in New Jersey in this fall’s production of “Give ’Em Hell, Harry!” at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. Daniel is the oldest grandson of President Harry S. Truman and first lady, Bess Truman. He is the son of author Margaret Truman and former New York Times Managing Editor E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. Daniel is honorary chairman of the board of the Truman Library Institute, Kansas City, Mo., and board secretary of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. He is author of “Growing Up with My Grandfather: Memories of Harry S. Truman” and “Dear Harry, Love Bess: Bess Truman’s Letters to Harry Truman, 1919-1943.” In addition to portraying his famous grandfather on stage, Daniel is a sought-after lecturer on various aspects of the Truman presidency, as well as United States and White House history.Daniel has appeared in more than a dozen productions with Wilmington, N.C.’s Opera House Theatre Company. He has also had supporting roles in two episodes of “Matlock.” Daniel most recently portrayed the role of President Harry S. Truman, in the award-winning independent film, “Second Samuel.”The performance, a faithful and often humorous portrayal of President Truman’s life and presidency that has garnered awards and accolades since its premiere in 1975, will be followed by a Q&A session with Daniel. Since October 2017, Daniel has performed the role, marking the first time a U.S. president has been portrayed onstage by a direct descendant. The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities’ (MAC) Lessons of History Distinguished Lecture Series presents a national speaker every year in October in an engaging and in-depth talk on an important topic of history. This is the ninth event in the series and the first time a performance, rather than a lecture, will be featured. The play spans Truman’s childhood, his “political apprenticeship” as a judge in Jackson County, Mo., his years in the U.S. Senate and his momentous two terms as president. Set in the Oval Office, the play is an historically accurate portrayal of the 33rd president of the United States. The title comes from an incident that took place during the 1948 presidential election campaign. In Bremerton, Wash., Truman delivered a speech attacking the Republicans. During the speech, a supporter yelled out, “Give ‘em Hell, Harry!” Truman replied, “I don’t give them Hell. I just tell the truth about them, and they think it’s Hell.” Subsequently, “Give ‘em Hell, Harry!” became a lifetime slogan for Truman supporters. Harry Truman’s grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, does justice, and then some, to his grandfather’s legacy in this one-man show. ... Daniel deserves credit for an engaging performance that’s at once polished and down to earth. … Daniel … captures, with charm, Truman’s ability to poke fun at himself, as when he tells the audience how some folks in D.C. refer to him as “His Accidency.”Wilmington Star News (North Carolina)Harry Truman’s grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, does justice, and then some, to his grandfather’s legacy in this one-man show. ... Daniel deserves credit for an engaging performance that’s at once polished and down to earth. … Daniel … captures, with charm, Truman’s ability to poke fun at himself, as when he tells the audience how some folks in D.C. refer to him as “His Accidency.”Wilmington Star News (North Carolina)Clifton Truman Daniel and his wife, Polly, were delightful and so easy to work with. We had a sold-out house with an audience who enthusiastically responded and enjoyed seeing President Truman’s actual grandson portray him in “Give 'Em Hell, Harry!Ron Jewell, Vice President of Halloran Centre Operations/OrpheumMemphis, Tenn.Our audiences were very engaged and very appreciative that we brought this play in. Harry Truman, of course, was a character, so Give ‘Em Hell, Harry! is funny. Since it was originally produced in 1975 in the aftermath of Watergate, there are strong sections about honor and honesty in elected officials that come off as very relevant today, as do passages about fighting racism and the first recognition of Israel as a country (which happened under Truman). Harry Truman, as portrayed by Clifton Truman Daniel, is very good company for an afternoon or evening in the theatre. We get to laugh, but we are also reminded about how important history is to our future and what political courage and statesmanship look like.Michael Pauken, General Manager, North Shore Center for the Performing ArtsSkokie, Ill.Tickets for adults are $40, $15 for students and teachers. Tickets are limited. To purchase tickets call 609-884-5404 or visit . The performance will be followed by a Q&A with Mr. Daniel and a complimentary reception with refreshments hosted by the Lessons of History Team. MAC is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Cape May region for its residents and visitors. MAC membership is open to all. For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s website at . For information about restaurants, accommodations and shopping, call the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508 or visit . For information about historic accommodations, contact Cape May Historic Accommodations at .####Cape May Lessons of History Distinguished Lecture Series 2012-presentThe series began in 2012 with an inaugural lecture by Dr. Myles Martel, entitled, "Ronald Reagan's Legacy: Lessons for Today's Citizen Leaders." Martel launched the Lessons of History series with his unique perspective on what made Ronald Reagan one of the most transformative presidents of the 20th century - insights he gained first-hand as he personally coached Reagan for his outstanding performance during the 1980 presidential debates.In 2013, speaker Harold Holzer presented "Lessons from Lincoln: The Poetry and Prose of Freedom," which explored how, more than a century and a half ago, Abraham Lincoln made history twice, both in deed and word, first by ushering in freedom from slavery with his Emancipation Proclamation and second by celebrating its "new birth" with his Gettysburg Address. In 2014, David O. Stewart, author of the book by the same name, presented "The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution," which explored the conflicts and hard bargaining that invented a government to meet the crises of the not-quite-united states - huge debts, hostile neighbors, armed rebellion, and the very real prospect of dissolving into three nations or more.In 2015, Col. Cole Kingseed, Ph.D. presented "D-Day: Why it still matters: How America's European war established the United States as a global power," which explored the ramifications of the Allied victory on June 6, 1944, not only on the course of World War II, but also as the pivotal step in the United States' rise to global dominance.In 2016, The Honorable Joan Dempsey presented "Our Nation's Security: How Intelligence History Affects the Future," in which she drew on more than 45 years of intelligence and policy experience, combined with her rare position as a senior political appointee in both Republican and Democratic presidential administrations, to share the ultimate insider's perspective on the history of modern U.S. intelligence.In 2017, U.S.C.G. Admiral Thad Allen presented "Always Ready: Stories of Leadership and Unity During Crisis," in which he explored the aspects and qualities of leadership during crises, sharing stories of leadership during such disasters as Hurricane Katrina and the BP Oil Spill.In 2018, Professor Natalia Mehlman Petrzela presented “Women and Children First?: #MeToo, #NeverAgain and the New Faces of American Activism,” which explored American activism’s powerful new voices and faces that are overwhelmingly young and female.In 2019, Lee Pollock presented “Roosevelt and Churchill: The Friendship That Saved the World,” which delved into this grand alliance which saved democracy and freedom during the world’s darkest hour, carried their nations to victory and laid the geopolitical foundation that defines much of the world we know today. Additional References: Truman Library Institute: Magazine:Being Harry Truman TribuneTruman grandson stars in 'Give 'Em Hell, Harry!'April 2, 2019 Res PhotosGardner Arts Network ................
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