Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities What a Blowout
Dec 12, 2024
Discover the fascinating history of Blowout, Texas, a once-thriving ghost town that rose to prominence through guano mining and a gold rush, only to fade away into obscurity. Dive into the political legacy shaped by Harry S. Truman, whose ascent from a humble haberdasher to the Vice Presidency was influenced by unexpected alliances. Explore themes of loyalty and morality within the colorful backdrop of this mysterious town's past.
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The Story of Blowout, Texas
- Blowout, Texas, a ghost town, was named after a bat guano cave explosion.
- The town boomed after gold was discovered but quickly became a ghost town again when the gold ran out.
Truman and Pendergast
- Harry S. Truman, the vice president, attended Tom Pendergast's funeral despite political pressure not to.
- Pendergast, a controversial political boss, had helped launch Truman's career.
