Harry S. Truman: The Coming of the Cold War Contributor(s): Anslover, Nicole L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415895677 ISBN-13: 9780415895675 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2013 Click for more in this series: Routledge Historical Americans |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Korean War - History | Military - World War Ii - History | United States - 20th Century |
Dewey: 973.918 |
LCCN: 2013010032 |
Series: Routledge Historical Americans |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 8.9" L (0.75 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Choice 03/01/2014 |
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Publisher Description: 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. |
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