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Truman’s Era Shaped by War and Cold War Struggles
A portrait of Harry S. Truman from WW II through the Cold War, highlighting his rise from county judge to president, decisive actions in Korea and Berlin, domestic battles, and later life as “Mr. Citizen” with the Truman Library. The piece notes health declines, steadfast reading habit, and visits from Nixon, Johnson, and Eisenhower.
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