Bibliograph

Harry S. Truman, Heidi M. D. Elston

Type

Label

Harry S. Truman, Heidi M. D. Elston

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Harry S. Truman

Oclc number

1191850289

Responsibility statement

Heidi M. D. Elston

Series statement

United States Presidents, No. 33

Summary

"This biography introduces readers to Harry S. Truman including his military service, early political career, and key events from Truman's administration including World War II, the Cold War, the Marshall Plan, and the Korean War. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included." -- Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Harry S. Truman -- Timeline -- Did you know? -- Missouri beginnings -- Turning to politics -- Senator Truman -- The 1944 election -- World War II ends -- President Truman's cabinet -- Domestic affairs -- Political upset -- Foreign affairs -- Truman goes home -- Office of the President -- Presidents and their terms

Target audience

juvenile

Classification