| Descript |
xv, 223 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. |
| Series |
Problems in American civilization |
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Problems in American civilization.
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| Contents |
Harry S. Truman : politician. Truman's path to power / Richard S. Kirkendall -- The nature and accomplishment of the Fair Deal : the liberal-conservative-new left debate. Congress and the Fair Deal : a legislative balance sheet / Richard E. Neustadt -- The Fair Deal is creeping socialism / Robert A. Taft -- America in war and peace : the test of liberalism / Barton J. Bernstein -- The politics of reform. The reconversion crisis and the need for congressional action / Harry S. Truman -- Roosevelt, Truman, and the attempt to revive the New Deal / Mary H. Blewett -- Whistle-stop talks / Harry S. Truman -- What happened in 1948 / Irwin Ross -- The philosophy of the Fair Deal / Harry S. Truman -- The vital center, the Fair Deal, and the quest for a liberal political economy / Richard O. Davies -- The politics of civil rights. Struggle and accomplishment in civil rights / Harry S. Truman -- "No chief executive-- has spoken so plainly" / Roy Wilkins -- The achievement of military desegregation / Richard M. Dalfiume -- Civil rights and political centrism / William C. Berman -- Civil liberties : the politics of loyalty. Executive order 9385 establishing a federal loyalty program / Harry S. Truman -- Real Americanism means fair play / Harry S. Truman -- Trumanism and McCarthyism / Athan G. Theoharis -- The White House and the communist issue / Alan D. Harper. |
| Subject |
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1953.
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| ISBN |
0669870803 |
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9780669870800 |
| LC CARD # |
73022759 |
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