1884-1972

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1884-1972

Harry Truman and civil rights

moral courage and political risks
2002
Chronicles the role of President Harry Truman in the civil rights movement, discussing how many aspects of his background may have influenced his views of minorities and his interest in equality for minorities.

Harry S. Truman

2003
Chronicles the life and presidency of Harry Truman through narration and over one hundred primary documents, covering such topics as his youth in Missouri, his electoral strategies, his administration's policies, and the dropping of the atomic bomb.

The conquerors

Roosevelt, Truman, and the destruction of Hitler's Germany, 1941-1945
2003

Bess W. Truman

1986
Describes the life of Bess Truman, her marriage, and her influence on her husband's career as seen through the eyes of her daughter and through personal correspondence.

Harry S. Truman

2004
A biography of Harry Truman, thirty-third President of the United States, who dropped atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II and dealt with other problems left by the death of Franklin Roosevelt.

The Trumans

1992
An account of the life of Harry Truman and his family, focusing on his years as president and the beginning of the Cold War.

Harry S. Truman, president

1993
A biography of the thirty-third president of the United States.

Harry S. Truman

1997
Explores the life and political accomplishments of Harry S. Truman, including the Truman Doctrine and his decision to drop the atomic bomb.

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