Presents the life of President Harry S. Truman, discussing his early life of poverty, his reputation for honesty and hard work as a Congressional representative, and the challenges he faced during his eight years as president.
Follows the life of the man who became president of the United States at a critical moment in history, after the death of Franklin Roosevelt in the final days of World War Two.
Chronicles the history of the Korean War, discussing the invasion of South Korea by communist North Korean troops in 1950, the response by the United States, the conduct of the conflict, and the armistice of 1953.
Contains key facts about the life of Harry S. Truman from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his political career and his term as the thirty-third president of the United States. Includes a time line, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.
Contains essays that examine major events in the presidency of Harry S. Truman, with analyses of how he handled each situation, including the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan, the Truman Doctrine and the rebuilding of Europe, the Korean War, and domestic policies.
Full scale biography of Harry S. Truman, his life and times, drawn from newly discovered archival material and interviews with Truman family, friends, and political figures.
