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Religion and American foreign policy, 1945-1960
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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… |
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Harry Truman
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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… |
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Harry S. Truman
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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. |
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The most controversial decision
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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… |
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MacArthur's War
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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… |
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The hidden White House
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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'… |
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Harry Truman
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Gloria D. Miklowitz |
A biography of the "common man" from Missouri who became the thirty-third President of the United States. |
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Presidential decisions for war
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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: … |
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Harry S. Truman and the bomb : a documentary history
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Robert H. Ferrell |
Contains primary source material. |
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The year of indecision, 1946
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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. |
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Harry Truman
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Doris Faber |
A biography of the farm boy from Missouri who became a Senator, Vice-President, and finally President of the United States. |
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President Truman and the atomic bomb
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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. |
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Bess & Harry
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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. |
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Harry S. Truman
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Caroline Evensen Lazo |
Discusses the private life and political career of Harry S. Truman, who served as President from 1945 to 1953. |
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Harry S Truman
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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. |
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Tumultuous years
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Robert J. Donovan |
Presents the events of President Harry S. Truman's second term, including the Korean War, the firing of MacArthur, and McCarthyism. |
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