1945-1953

History, trivia, and fun through photographs and articles present life in the United States between 1940 and 1949.

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.

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.

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.