Harry S. Truman presided over one of the most challenging times in American history-the end of World War II and the onset of the Cold War. Thrust into the presidency after Franklin D. Roosevelt died in office, Truman oversaw the transition to a new, post-war world in which the United States wielded the influence of a superpower. With his humble beginnings and straightforward manner, Truman was the personification of a typical American. As president, however, he dealt with decisions that were anything but typical. His presidency saw the decision to drop the atomic bomb, the integration of the military, and the development of an interventionist foreign policy aimed at 'containing' Communism, from providing aid in the Marshall Plan to entering the Korean War. In the post-Cold War era, Harry S. Truman: The Coming of the Cold War provides insight into a pivotal moment in history that laid the foundations of today's politics and international relations. In this concise and accessible biography, Nicole L. Anslover addresses the president's political and personal life to explore the lasting impact that Truman had on American society and America's role in the world. Supplemented by a diverse array of primary documents, including presidential addresses, private letters, and political cartoons, this narrative presents a key American figure to students of history and politics.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415895675
eBay Product ID (ePID)
152436871
Product Key Features
Author
Nicole L. Anslover
Publication Name
Harry S. Truman: the Coming of the Cold War
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government, History
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
340g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Nicole L. Anslover
Series Title
Routledge Historical Americans
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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