Chapter 2
Early Years (14:11)
Harry Truman grows up in Independence, Missouri. He gets his first taste of politics at the 1900 Democratic National Convention.
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Chapter 3
The Family Farm (10:22)
After working office jobs in Kansas City, Truman returns to the family farm to help his father. He woos Elizabeth Wallace.
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Chapter 4
Love and Death (10:23)
Bess Wallace rejects Truman. After his father dies, Truman leaves the farm to make his fortune, but fails in business.
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Chapter 5
World War I (9:52)
Truman shows leadership as the captain of Battery D, fighting in World War I's bloodiest battles.
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Chapter 7
Senator Truman, (6:45)
With the help of Kansas City political boss Tom Pendergast, Truman wins a seat in the U.S. Senate.
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Chapter 11
A Man of the People (10:27)
As president, Truman makes a show of energy and confidence. Americans warm to his straightforward manner.
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Chapter 12
Endgame in Japan (10:04)
After the war in Europe ends, Truman focuses on the bitter battle with Japan. Bess Truman is uncomfortable as first lady.
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Chapter 13
On the World Stage (10:27)
Truman meets with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin to decide the fate of Europe. In New Mexico the atomic bomb is successfully tested.
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Chapter 14
Nuclear Diplomacy (7:06)
Truman takes a tougher stance at Potsdam after receiving news of a successful atomic bomb test in New Mexico.
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 22
American Power (6:50)
Truman establishes the Marshall Plan and prepares the country for a new kind of war -- the Cold War.
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Chapter 23
A Stand for Human Rights (11:21)
Before the election of 1948, Truman boldly calls for civil rights for African Americans and for Israel to be recognized.
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Chapter 24
The Conventions (6:41)
Despite Democrats' misgivings, President Truman is nominated at a dispirited Democratic Convention.
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Chapter 25
Truman Defeats Dewey (9:47)
Taking his "New Deal" message on a whistlestop campaign across the country, Truman defeats New York governor Thomas Dewey.
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Chapter 26
Fighting Communism (10:10)
Facing the Communist threat, Truman shows U.S. strength with an airlift to blockaded Berlin and air strikes and infantry in Korea.
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Chapter 27
The Korean War (5:29)
U.S. troops in Korea retreat until Douglas MacArthur's surprise attack on Inchon forces the North Koreans to pull back to the 38th Parallel.
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Chapter 29
Under Pressure (6:22)
Truman persists with a "limited war." Pressure on him grows intense as casualties mount and U.S. troops are repelled by Chinese forces.
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Chapter 30
Dismissing MacArthur (6:58)
In a controversial move, Truman removes General Douglas MacArthur from his command for insubordination.
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Chapter 31
The Last Years (9:06)
With the lowest popularity rating in history, Truman decides not to seek re-election. He retires to Independence, Missouri.
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Chapter 32
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