The Truman years

"As the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman made some of the most crucial decisions in American history, including that to use atomic weapons to hasten the end of the war against Japan. A strong leader, Truman embarked on an ambitious 21-point domestic policy program, the Fair Deal, that aimed to improve the quality of American life. After one eventful term in office, however, Truman decided not to seek reelection and retired in 1953." "An accessible, fact-filled resource, The Truman Years examines the monumental and minor political events at the conclusion and in the aftermath of World War II. Alphabetically arranged entries detail the key players in the Truman administration, as well as members of Congress and the military, and extensive resources, such as a chronology and primary documents, cover events and topics, including the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Korean War, and civil rights issues."--Jacket.