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1946-52: Years of Trial and Hope

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Written with the same honesty and passion that made the first volume of Harry S. Truman's memoirs—1945: Year of Decision—so compelling, this book explores in detail the extraordinary problems the president had to face in the years after World War II.

Truman recounts the story of the explosive China situation and George Marshall's patient and brilliant handling of it—and examines the creation of the Truman Doctrine, the history of the Marshall Plan, the Berlin airlift, and the enormously complicated problem of creating a Jewish homeland.

The climax of Years of Trial and Hope comes with Truman's dramatic discussion of the Korean War and his dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur for repeatedly refusing to follow orders from both the Joints Chiefs of Staff and the president himself.

He also talks about his decision to not run for the presidency in 1952, offering his strong opinions about the Stevenson and Eisenhower campaigns, and concluding with a memorable account of his White House meeting with President-elect Eisenhower shortly before the end of his term.

Filled with astute observations of major historical events and the leaders who shaped them, Truman offers readers an incisive look at postwar American history.


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Publisher: New Word City, Inc. Edition: 1

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 10, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781612308166
  • Release date: November 10, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781612308166
  • File size: 4364 KB
  • Release date: November 10, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781612308166
  • File size: 4369 KB
  • Release date: November 10, 2014

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English

Written with the same honesty and passion that made the first volume of Harry S. Truman's memoirs—1945: Year of Decision—so compelling, this book explores in detail the extraordinary problems the president had to face in the years after World War II.

Truman recounts the story of the explosive China situation and George Marshall's patient and brilliant handling of it—and examines the creation of the Truman Doctrine, the history of the Marshall Plan, the Berlin airlift, and the enormously complicated problem of creating a Jewish homeland.

The climax of Years of Trial and Hope comes with Truman's dramatic discussion of the Korean War and his dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur for repeatedly refusing to follow orders from both the Joints Chiefs of Staff and the president himself.

He also talks about his decision to not run for the presidency in 1952, offering his strong opinions about the Stevenson and Eisenhower campaigns, and concluding with a memorable account of his White House meeting with President-elect Eisenhower shortly before the end of his term.

Filled with astute observations of major historical events and the leaders who shaped them, Truman offers readers an incisive look at postwar American history.


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  • Details

    Publisher:
    New Word City, Inc.
    Edition:
    1

    Kindle Book
    Release date: November 10, 2014

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781612308166
    Release date: November 10, 2014

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781612308166
    File size: 4364 KB
    Release date: November 10, 2014

    Open EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781612308166
    File size: 4369 KB
    Release date: November 10, 2014

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
    Open EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English