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American Experience  The Presidents: Truman

Part of the award-winning The Presidents collection. Details

 
 

Program: American Experience

Episode: The Presidents: Truman

Of all the men who had held the office, he was the least prepared. As president, Harry Truman was responsible for dropping the atomic bomb on Japan, ending World War II and finding America's place in the international order at the start of the Cold War.

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Duration: (4:11:08)
Premiere Date: 12/30/2008
Episode Expires: Tue 27 Feb 2018
TV Rating: TV-PG


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