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The Accidental President
Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World
Book • 2017
The Accidental President by A.J.
Baime is a captivating biography that focuses on Harry S. Truman's first 120 days as President of the United States.
Chosen as FDR’s fourth-term vice president due to his work ethic, good judgment, and lack of enemies, Truman was thrust into the presidency after FDR’s sudden death.
During his initial months, Truman oversaw significant historical events such as the founding of the United Nations, the fall of Berlin, victory at Okinawa, firebombings in Tokyo, the first atomic explosion, the Nazi surrender, the liberation of concentration camps, the Potsdam Conference, and the controversial decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The book provides a detailed and nuanced account of Truman’s leadership during this tumultuous period, using sources like official documents, journal entries, and personal correspondence to bring the story to life.
Baime is a captivating biography that focuses on Harry S. Truman's first 120 days as President of the United States.
Chosen as FDR’s fourth-term vice president due to his work ethic, good judgment, and lack of enemies, Truman was thrust into the presidency after FDR’s sudden death.
During his initial months, Truman oversaw significant historical events such as the founding of the United Nations, the fall of Berlin, victory at Okinawa, firebombings in Tokyo, the first atomic explosion, the Nazi surrender, the liberation of concentration camps, the Potsdam Conference, and the controversial decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The book provides a detailed and nuanced account of Truman’s leadership during this tumultuous period, using sources like official documents, journal entries, and personal correspondence to bring the story to life.
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