‘The Accidental President’ Traces Early Truman Era
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A new book looks at President Harry Truman’s first four months as the nation’s president.
A.J. Baime’s new book “The Accidental President” makes the case that Harry S. Truman’s first four months as commander-in-chief were the most challenging and consequential ever faced by a U.S. president. Baime discusses his new book.
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‘The Accidental President’ Traces Early Truman Era
Clip: 12/18/2017 | 11m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
A.J. Baime’s new book “The Accidental President” makes the case that Harry S. Truman’s first four months as commander-in-chief were the most challenging and consequential ever faced by a U.S. president. Baime discusses his new book.
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