Harry S. Truman : continuity and change / Jeffery B. Cook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cook, Jeffery B.

Series:

First men, America's presidents.

First men, America's presidents series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972.

Truman, Harry S.

Presidents--United States--Biography.

Presidents.

United States--Politics and government--1945-1953.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (229 p.)

Place of Publication:

Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science Publisher's, Inc., c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Truman, the thirty-third president of the United States, was thrust into office on April 12th, 1945. His path to the presidency did not follow a straight trajectory. Truman had been an ordinary American, growing up in the Midwest where he was raised by parents who were unable to provide the benefits associated with rank or status. Truman made up for his lack of pedigree through dedication and hard work. However, hard work did not always mean immediate reward, as was the case with life on the family farm or Truman's numerous business failures. In fact, failure was one of the guiding constants in his life, but the man always managed to overcome obstacles and personal setbacks. This book examines Harry S. Truman, focusing on his long road from ordinary American to president of the United States.

Contents:

The foundation

The transition

The second Missouri compromise

The second coming of wrath

Presidential rebirth and the Cold War

No accidental president

Truman's war

The Korean War blues.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-187) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61470-778-2