316 pages, 4 plates, cloth, dj, very good. From the dj: In this warm and thoughtful account of what it was like to work behind the scenes in the Truman White House, Ken Hechler paints a picture of the Man from Missouri that reaffirms his position as one our most courageous presidents, whose earnest dedication to fundamental principles of decency and democracy enabled him to guide America through some of the most troubled years of its history.

HARRY TRUMAN AMERICAN PRESIDENTS BIOGRAPHY UNITED STATES POLITICS GOVERNMENT