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President Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman
President Harry S. Truman
After the death of Roosevelt, Truman was thrust into the presidency during the climax of World War 2, to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. Somewhat unpopular when he left office, history has rethought his role in history.
President Harry S. Truman - Assasination Attempt
It is not widely remembered today that there was an assasination attempt on the life of president Truman. President Truman was living at Blair House while the White House was undergoing reconstruction. Two...
Truman Presidential Library Opens
Truman's presidential library is unveiled. In attendance are former president Herber Hoover, Eleanor Roosevelt, Chief Justice Earl Warren, Lyndon Johnson and more.
Harry S. Truman - Biography
The life and presidency of Harry S. Truman produced by the Smithsonian. The Buck Stops Here. Perhaps this phrase, greeting visitors as they entered the oval office during his administration, best sums up the character....
President Harry S. Truman
Brilliant color footage takes us through the journey of Harry S. Truman from boyhood to presidency. This film's purpose was to bolster confidence in this president who was thrust into office upon the death of F.D.R.
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