Harry S. Truman was born in 1884 in the state of Missouri. After the WW I, he invested in a men clothing store, but the business failed and he sought a career in politics. His blunt and outspoken style won both loyal friends and bitter enemies. As president, his decisiveness and willingness to accept responsibility for his decisions earned him respect that has grown over the years.
Truman put his presidency on the line for civil rights, and in 1946 created a President’s Commission on Civil Rights. Following the group’s recommendations, he asked Congress for several measures, including a federal antilynching law, but Congress refused to pass the measures. In 1948, he issued an executive order for integration of the armed forces and ordered an end to discrimination in the hiring of government employees. Although many Americans blamed Truman for the nation’s inflation and labor unrest, he won the elections in 1948. Congress raised the hourly minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents, extended Social Security coverage to about 10 million more people and initiated flood control an irrigation projects.
Despite some social and economic measures (Fair Deal, an extension of Roosevelt’s New Deal, for example), Truman’s approval rating sank to an all-time low of 23 percent in 1951.
14 comments:
Thanks for this clear, concise summary of Truman's presidency! (though a picture would be nice.) I really like how you gave a short background of the man's background and personality in the first paragraph.
Nice summary of Truman. Remains unbiased and pure information. pictures would make the post more alluring
I liked how this summary is very straightforward, and covers the most important aspects of Truman's presidency. It is interesting that Truman did a lot of good for the people in terms of social/economic measures, yet when he pursued civil rights, his rating fell drastically. Good job!
Great job highlighting the key points of Truman's presidency. It was very clear and concise and gave a good glimpse of the time he was president.
Clear, consicive, and excellent information. you kept it short and to the point which is really nice. I would have liked to have seen a picture of Truman, just as a bonus for the post.
Nice straight forward summary that highlighted the main aspects of Truman's presidency. Possibly include a picture next time?
Nice, blunt, and quick to the points. Good synopsis, but you should put a picture next time.
It was very well put, but you could have expanded on it
I found it very interesting that Harry Truman at one point tried to open a men's clothing store. I also never knew how much work he did to eliminate discrimination in the government of the United States. Very informative post!
Good job Aimee! :) Your post was informative and interesting; maybe you could have made it a little bit longer.
very good summary of truman. informative and to the point.
Next time add a picture to engage the reader. On the whole though, this was well covered and engaging. Good job!
Clear and concise summary of Truman's presidency, without any bias.
Next time add a picture.
It was a nice summary. I had no idea he tried to invest in a men's clothing store. I just wish you could have talked about more stuff he had done during his presidency.
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