1884-1972

A historical account of the Truman presidency discussing the man, his personal views and quarrels, foreign policy decisions, legislation and programs, and his political strategies.

In 1946, imaginary conversations with President Truman help ten-year-old Annie cope with having to live with her grandmother in Walla Walla, Washington, her uncle's prejudice toward her grandmother's black tenant, and her intense desire for news of her father, a pilot in the Army Air Corps who was reported missing in action.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Harry S. Truman,, a clerk and farmer who served as thirty-third president of the United States, and includes a glossary, chronology, and references.

Chronicles the presidential election of 1948 and presents primary documents from Harry S. Truman's administration.

Describes the 2,550-mile cross-country road trip taken by former president Harry Truman and first lady Bess Truman in 1953.

Presents an analysis of the man and his achievements during his crisis-burdened years in office.

Profiles the lives of three presidents who dared to take actions, such as proposing an international peacekeeping organization, establishing programs to cope with the Great Depression and making the decision to drop the atomic bomb.

Assesses the Truman administration's influences and accomplishments.

Combines historical reproductions and photographs, cartoon-style illustrations, facts, and anecdotes in a look at the life of Harry S. Truman, the thirty-third president of the United States.