Michigan State University
Michigan State University: United States History Since 1920: Truman Loyalty Oath, 1947
In March, 1947, President Truman issued an executive order requiring that all Federal employees take a loyalty oath swearing loyalty to the United States. This was a time of fear of Communists and the Soviet Union. Read the entire...
BBC
Bbc: President Truman and the Origins of the Cold War
BBC correspondent Arnold A Offner discusses the role Harry S. Truman played in development of the Cold War. American history from a British point of view.
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National Park Service: Truman National Historic Site
Information on Harry S. Truman's historic home and farm.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Thoughts of a President, 1945
"So, Mr. President, what do you really think of General MacArthur?" A president's diary, detailing Harry Truman's thoughts on issues during his presidency.
Other
Mr. Dowling's Passport: Harry Truman's Decision
Read about Harry Truman and his decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan which ultimately ended World War II.
California Digital Library
Calisphere: Harry Truman
A broad selection of images featuring Harry Truman can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Truman Doctrine
A brief description of the Truman Doctrine. It includes charts showing the aid given to Turkey and Greece.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: President Harry Truman's Fair Deal Proposal
In President Truman's State of the Union message to Congress in 1949, he outlined his Fair Deal policy. Read about what he had in mind, and find out what was passed into law.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Start of Cold War, Part 2: Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
Explains President Truman's plan to contain communism, which signaled the end of American isolationism. Also discusses America's pledge of financial aid to rebuild Europe with the Marshall Plan.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Correspondence of Roosevelt and Truman With Stalin
Contains letters of correspondence of Roosevelt and Truman with Stalin on Lend Lease and other aid to the Soviet Union.
Other
Lance Fuhrer: The Truman Doctrine
An excerpt from Harry Truman's memoirs describing how he made the decision to issue the Truman Doctrine.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Harry S. Truman
Review a transcript of Harry S. Truman's inaugural address given on January 20, 1949.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Harry S. Truman for Kids
Study the biography of Harry S. Truman who was the 33rd president of the United States on this site.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
University of Missouri Columbia: Truman and the Bomb
This site from the University of Missouri-Columbia offers a comprehensive list of primary source documents from Truman regarding the Potsdam Conference and decision to use atomic weapons.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: Presidential Speeches: Radio Report to the American People on Postdam Conference
Read the speech President Harry Truman gave to the American public upon his return from the Potsdam Conference in August, 1945, following the surrender of Germany.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Truman and the United Nations
This site has a list of descriptions of documents that can be found in the United Nations Allied Reparations folder. Click link at the end of each description to view full-text document.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Harry Truman
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Harry S Truman and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Truman Doctrine
Discussion of the Truman Doctrine that pledged to support other countries in their struggle against communism, the key element being the policy of containment.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Museum and Library: Blockade Lifted
Discussion on the events leading up to the lifting of the Berlin Blockade as well as actual figures for the amount of aid delivered to Berlin throughout the Airlift.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: The Long Telegram
This primary source document reveals Russia's growing distrust of the United States and its desire to strengthen its position in the global community through greater military security.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Exp: Southern Response to Civil Rights Speech, 1948
In response to Harry Truman's views of civil rights, a Democrat from Mississippi voices his displeasure in the concept of a Civil Rights Movementto grant equal freedoms to all citizens of the United States.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Fair Deal
Read this essay which explains the parts of Harry S. Truman's domestic policies, called the Fair Deal. Find out about the successes and failures of this program.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Francis Byrnes (1879 1972)
Biorgraphy of James F. Byrnes who served as Secretary of State under Harry S. Truman during the transition from WWII to the Cold War.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Government's Employee Loyalty Program
A descriptive statement by President Harry S. Truman outlining his administration's loyalty review program for government employees.
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