truman, harry s.

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.

Describes the life of Bess Truman, her marriage, and her influence on her husband's career as seen through the eyes of her daughter and through personal correspondence.

A biography of Harry Truman, thirty-third President of the United States, who dropped atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II and dealt with other problems left by the death of Franklin Roosevelt.

An account of the life of Harry Truman and his family, focusing on his years as president and the beginning of the Cold War.

A biography of the thirty-third president of the United States.

Explores the life and political accomplishments of Harry S. Truman, including the Truman Doctrine and his decision to drop the atomic bomb.

Discusses the events and decisions that led to the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, particularly Truman's role as decision maker and initiator of the act.

Chronicles Harry Truman's life and presidency, describing his youth in Missouri, his marriage to Bess, the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan, the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan, and his final years.