Bibliograph

Citizen soldier, a life of Harry S. Truman, Aida D. Donald

Type

Label

Citizen soldier, a life of Harry S. Truman, Aida D. Donald

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Citizen soldier

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

778420426

Responsibility statement

Aida D. Donald

Sub title

a life of Harry S. Truman

Summary

When Harry S. Truman left the White House in 1953, his reputation was in ruins. Tarred by corruption scandals and his controversial decision to drop nuclear bombs on Japan, he ended his second term with an abysmal approval rating, his presidency widely considered a failure. But this dim view of Truman ignores his crucial role in the 20th century and his enduring legacy, as celebrated historian Aida D. Donald explains in this incisive biography of the 33rd president

Table Of Contents

Web of families -- Captain Truman takes charge -- A man in full -- Maverick New Dealer -- Woes of an accidental President -- Winning is everything -- Korea and the Fair Deal -- Postscript

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