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Joseph Pulitzer
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Harry Truman: Much More than an Ordinary Man
The story of Missouri's most famous son includes his difficult early life, his bravery in war, and his rise in the powerful Pendergast political machine.
Truman proved himself to be a man of great integrity in the US Senate and then as president. He was never afraid to make tough decisions like using the atomic bomb, firing General MacArthur and integrating the military.
His staggering accomplishments include the creation of the Marshall Plan, NATO, the recognition of Israel, and his surprising reelection in 1948.
The man known as "Mr. Citizen" continues to rise in world esteem and remains a complex, fascinating figure in history.