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Religion and American foreign policy, 1945-1960 Religion and American foreign policy, 1945-1960 William Inboden "The Cold War was in many ways a religious war. Presidents Truman and Eisenhower and other American leaders believed that human rights and freedoms were endowed by God, that God had called the United… OL11952646W
Harry Truman Harry Truman Wil Mara "Provides comprehensive information on President Harry Truman and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Pro… OL15602304W
Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Michael A. Schuman Explores the life and political accomplishments of Harry S. Truman, including the Truman Doctrine and his decision to drop the atomic bomb. OL15854366W
The most controversial decision The most controversial decision Wilson D. Miscamble "This book explores the American use of atomic bombs, and the role these weapons played in the defeat of the Japanese Empire in World War II. It focuses on President Harry S. Truman's decision making… OL16987178W
MacArthur's War MacArthur's War Bevin Alexander As a United States general, he had an unparalleled genius for military strategy, and it was under his leadership that Japan was rebuilt into a democratic ally after World War II. But MacArthur carrie… OL17323261W
The hidden White House The hidden White House Robert Klara "In 1948, Harry Truman, President of the United States, almost fell through the ceiling of the Blue Room in a bathtub into a meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A team of the nation'… OL17705557W
Harry Truman Harry Truman Gloria D. Miklowitz A biography of the "common man" from Missouri who became the thirty-third President of the United States. OL1873933W
Presidential decisions for war Presidential decisions for war Gary R. Hess "In 1950, Americans expected that the United States would wage another major war in the near future. Instead, over the course of the next half-century, they fought limited wars against minor powers: … OL1946614W
Harry S. Truman and the bomb : a documentary history Harry S. Truman and the bomb : a documentary history Robert H. Ferrell Contains primary source material. OL19665465W
The year of indecision, 1946 The year of indecision, 1946 Kenneth Weisbrode An account of Truman's first year in office argues that the tensions and issues that the nation faced are similar to those America faces today. OL20023377W
Harry Truman Harry Truman Doris Faber A biography of the farm boy from Missouri who became a Senator, Vice-President, and finally President of the United States. OL2678957W
President Truman and the atomic bomb President Truman and the atomic bomb Michael O'Neal 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. OL3488986W
Bess & Harry Bess & Harry Jhan Robbins A chronicle of the marriage of Bess and Harry Truman focuses on their enduring personal relationship and on Bess's considerable influence on and support of her husband's political career. OL4086707W
Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Caroline Evensen Lazo Discusses the private life and political career of Harry S. Truman, who served as President from 1945 to 1953. OL470458W
Harry S Truman Harry S Truman Judy Alter Traces the life of the president who ordered the dropping of nuclear bombs on Japan. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Harry Truman. OL550605W
Tumultuous years Tumultuous years Robert J. Donovan Presents the events of President Harry S. Truman's second term, including the Korean War, the firing of MacArthur, and McCarthyism. OL806891W