The election of 1948 and the administration of Harry S. Truman / editor, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. ; associate editors, Fred L. Israel, David J. Frent.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 122-123) and index.
Contents
The election of 1948/Irwin Ross -- Facts at a glance -- Truman becomes president -- The atomic bomb -- The Truman Doctrine -- The Marshall Plan -- Wallace announces his candidacy -- Dewey accepts the nomination -- Truman accepts the nomination -- Platform of the States' Rights Party -- The military is desegregated -- Pollster predicts Dewey victory -- Truman's inaugural address -- Statement on Korea, June 26, 1950 -- MacArthur relieved of command -- Court ruling on steel mill seizure -- Truman's farewell address.
Summary
A discussion of the presidential election of 1948 and the subsequent administration of Harry S. Truman, based on source documents.