The Words of Harry S. Truman (Newmarket Words Of Series) [Paperback]

Harry S. Truman (Author)

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Publication Date: October 28, 2008 | Series: Newmarket Words Of Series

The 135 selections from Harry S Truman's speeches and writings resound with practical wisdom, determination, and earthy humor. Collected by the renowned Truman scholar, here are Truman's views on politics, civil rights and war and peace. 15 photos, chronology.

A compilation of quotations from the speeches and writings of our thirty-third President.

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About the Author

Robert J. Donovan first met Harry S. Truman in May 1947 and covered his term through 1953 as White House correspondent for the old Herald Tribune. He is the author of the acclaimed two-volume work on the Truman presidency, Conflict and Crisis: The Presidency of Harry S. Truman, 1945-1948 and Tumultuous Years, 1948-1953.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (October 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557042837
• ISBN-13: 978-1557042835
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,362,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars The Common Words Of A Common Man, March 10, 2005

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This review is from: The Words of Harry S. Truman (Hardcover)

"The Buck Stops Here" is a compact collection of sayings of Harry Truman. It is organized topically. I read it in search of quotes for a class on Harry Truman for which I was preparing. For this purpose I would rate it as successful. I ended up noting 16 entries. This book does provide the reader with an insight into Truman's thoughts and words. This book provides few memorable quotations to elevate your speech. I do not fault the book. Truman was common, not very quotable. It is often said that Republicans like to quote Democrats. After reading this book one will understand why Truman is rarely quoted. He was truly a common man in word and action. This is not one of the better quotation books which I have found.