Afterward

E. Ray Canterbery

Chapter 11 in Harry S Truman:The Economics of a Populist President, 2014, pp 183-195 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: Harry Truman's decision not to run again in 1952 was not an easy one because at the time he did not find the alternatives appealing. Thus, it is hardly surprising to find that he did not really retire. Rather, he remained active in politics, speaking his mind on issues, attacking the Republicans, and feuding with his nemesis Eisenhower. Just shy of his 69th birthday, Truman remained vigorous. Even before leaving office he had began planning a presidential library. He had a lot to do with site selection and other matters, and proudly opened it five years later…

Keywords: Harry S Truman; Bessie Wallace (Mrs Truman); the Whistle-Stop Campaign; President's Council of Econmics Advisers (CEA); Employment Act of 1946; Progressive populist; Progressivism; McCarthyism; War and peace; Democrats; Republicans; Keynesian economics; Communism; Iron Curtain; Stalin; New Deal; Truman Doctrine; Marshall Plan; Korean Warl Cold War; George C Marshall; Dwight D Eisenhower; Gerhard Colm; World War One; World War Two; Great Depression; Roaring Twenties (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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