Oral history interview with Robert R. Shemwell
Williams J. Oral history interview with Robert R. Shemwell
Robert R. Shemwell, podiatrist, served the Trumans from 1954 until Harry S Truman’s death in 1972 and Bess W. Truman’s death in 1982. He describes the procedure used to alleviate foot problems in general and those experienced by the Trumans in particular. He also discusses the Secret Service’s security procedures both in his office and later at the Truman home.