Years of Trial and Hope, the second volume of Harry S. Truman’s memoirs, provides a firsthand account of the major political, diplomatic, and personal challenges faced during his presidency from 1945 to 1953. In this compelling narrative, Truman reflects on critical events such as the end of World War II, the decision to use the atomic bomb, the reconstruction of Europe through the Marshall P…
“Year of Decisions,” the first volume of Harry S. Truman’s memoirs, recounts Truman’s personal and political journey from the final months of World War II through the early years of his presidency. The book provides an inside perspective on major decisions such as the use of the atomic bomb, the founding of the United Nations, postwar reconstruction, and the beginnings of the Cold War. …