truman, harry s.

Photos fill this chronicle of Harry S. Truman's life and achievements as U.S. president, also providing a time line, a glossary, general information on the presidency, a table of facts on all the presidents up to George W. Bush, and a list of related books and Web sites.

A biography of the farm boy from Missouri who became a Senator, Vice-President, and finally President of the United States.

Uses examples from the life and achievements of President Harry S. Truman to present effective leadership lessons that can be used in all aspects of business.

Examines the events of President Harry S. Truman's second term, including the Korean War, the firing of MacArthur, and McCarthyism.

Primary documents and commentary help argue the pros and cons of a variety of key issues which shaped the presidencies of Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry Truman.

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.