The accidental president : Harry S. Truman and the four months that changed the world
by Baime, A. J. (Author)
Summary
"Heroes are often defined as ordinary characters who are thrust into extraordinary circumstances, and through courage and a dash of luck, cement their place in history. Chosen as FDR's fourth-term vice president for his well-praised work ethic, good judgment, and lack of enemies, Harry S. Truman--a... Full description
- Introduction
- April 12, 1945
- The political education of Harry S. Truman
- April-May 1945
- June-July 1945
- Little Boy, Fat Man, and Potsdam
- Epilogue.