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A biography of the Wisconsin Senator whose questionable methods as a "Communist witch-hunter" brought him fame in the decade after World War II and led to his eventual censure by the United States Senate.

Surveys the highlights of each administration since World War II.

"Provides comprehensive information on President Harry Truman and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the decade 1950-1959 in the United States in terms of culture, art, science, and politics"--

A biography of the only President to be born in Missouri, a manwho always kept in touch with his Midwestern roots which gave him a common- sense approach to life.

Traces the life and political career of the thirty-seventh president, from his student days, through the Watergate scandal whichcost him the presidency, to his retirement and new career as awriter.

"Albert Marrin examines a unique time in American history... and explores both how some Americans were lured by the ideals of communism without understanding its reality and how fear of communist infiltration at times caused us to undermine our most deeply held values"--Amazon.