Harry S Truman: The Challenges of Office

Series: History Makers Series

Duration: 17

Genre: Biographical | Educational | Historical | Political

Year Published: 1974

Creator: American School and Library Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Traces the career of President Harry Truman from 1948 to 1952 through news clips, photographs, and press conference footage, emphasizing Truman's decisive actions and vigorous personality. Examines the problems of the Cold War abroad and the activities of Senator Joseph McCarthy at home. Discusses the Korean invasion, the subsequent dismissal of General MacArthur, and Truman's decision not to seek another term of office., Traces the career of President Harry Truman from 1948 to 1952 through news clips, photographs, and press conference footage, emphasizing Truman's decisive actions and vigorous personality. Examines the problems of the Cold War abroad and the activities of Senator Joseph McCarthy at home. Discusses the Korean invasion, the subsequent dismissal of General MacArthur, and Truman's decision not to seek another term of office.

Complete Record: Traces the career of President Harry Truman from 1948 to 1952 through news clips, photographs, and press conference footage, emphasizing Truman's decisive actions and vigorous personality. Examines the problems of the Cold War abroad and the activities of Senator Joseph McCarthy at home. Discusses the Korean invasion, the subsequent dismissal of General MacArthur, and Truman's decision not to seek another term of office., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.