1945-1953

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.

Examines significant people and events in the history of the United States during the 1950s, covering disasters, entertainment, trends, politics, the arts, science and technology, sports, society, economy, fashion, and activities. Includes a time line, glossary, and photographs.

Presents quotes by republican and democratic politicians from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries on a variety of issues.

Discusses the era of Joseph McCarthy, a politician who was obsessed with finding communists within the U.S. and who persecuted thousands of Americans' careers and lives with his unfounded public accusations.

Discusses the impact of the Korean Conflict on life in the United States, including the dichotomy between post-World War II optimism and consumerism versus the fear of communism and nuclear bombs.

Presents personal letters, journals, and official documents that chronicle the history of the United States during the Cold War period between 1949 and 1969 and examines the presidencies of Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, and Lyndon Johnson.