truman, harry s.

An account of Truman's first year in office argues that the tensions and issues that the nation faced are similar to those America faces today.

From master storyteller and historian H. W. Brands comes the riveting story of how President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur squared off to decide America's future in the aftermath of World War II.

Biography of thirty-third U.S. President Harry Truman. Discusses his Missouri childhood, his entry into politics, actions on domestic and foreign affairs and World War II, and his return home at the end of his term. Includes a glossary, index, and web resources for further information.

Tells the story of the first five months of Harry Truman's presidency, during which the farmer from Missouri, who had limited political experience, made the difficult decisions that led to the end of World War II and presided over the beginnings of a new world order.

Depicts the 1945 funeral train of FDR and examines the disparity of its passengers inside including a Soviet spy, a bereaved Eleanor Roosevelt, the Supreme Court justices, and the incoming president, Harry Truman.

An examination of the 1948 presidential election that describes political affairs during the time and discusses Harry S. Truman's upset victory and its causes.

A biography of President Harry S. Truman, covering his childhood, his military career, and his political career, and focusing on his crucial role and his enduring legacy as principal architect of the American post-World War II world.