Harry S. Truman: The American Presidents Series: The 33rd President, 1945-1953

(Book #33 in the The American Presidents Series)

by Robert Dallek

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The plainspoken man from Missouri who never expected to be president yet rose to become one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century

In April 1945, after the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the presidency fell to a former haberdasher and clubhouse politician from Independence, Missouri. Many believed he would be overmatched by the job, but Harry S. Truman would surprise them all.

Few chief executives have had so...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0805069380

ISBN13:9780805069389

Release Date:September 2008

Publisher:St. Martins Press-3PL

Length:208 Pages

Weight:0.77 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.7" x 8.7"

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20th Century Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Education & Reference Historical Leaders & Notable People Military Presidents & Heads of State Reference & Collections U.S. Presidents United States Civil War

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Harry S. Truman: The American Presidents Series: The 33rd President, 1945-1953

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