The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World? A Fast-Paced Chronicle of Truman's Tumultuous First Days Amidst World War II
A fast-paced account of Truman's first 120 days as president, navigating WWII's end and shaping the postwar world.
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Print Length:
464 pages
Publication Date:
October 2, 2018
Publisher:
Mariner Books
The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World? A Fast-Paced Chronicle of Truman's Tumultuous First Days Amidst World War II
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A. J. Baime delivers a gripping narrative of Harry S. Truman's first 120 days as president, a period marked by monumental decisions and historic events. Thrust unexpectedly into leadership after FDR's death, Truman faced the end of World War II, the birth of the United Nations, and the dawn of the atomic age. Baime chronicles the intense challenges Truman confronted, from military victories to diplomatic negotiations, capturing the pressure and resolve of a leader rising to greatness. This fast-paced account immerses readers in a critical moment when the fate of the world hung in the balance.
