Publisher's Synopsis
This Man Truman is a biography written by Frank Mcnaughton about the life and presidency of Harry S. Truman. The book chronicles Truman's rise from a humble Missouri farmer to becoming the 33rd President of the United States. Mcnaughton delves into Truman's personal life, including his marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Bess, and his experiences during World War I and II. The book also explores Truman's political career, including his time as a U.S. Senator and his unexpected ascension to the presidency following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mcnaughton provides insight into Truman's leadership style, including his decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan, and his efforts to contain the spread of communism during the Cold War. This Man Truman is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most influential figures in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.