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Book accidental presidents5/24/2023 That is, until he was thrust in over his head following the sudden death of Roosevelt. Truman was the prototypical ordinary man from small-town America. Chosen as President Roosevelt's fourth term Vice President for his admired work ethic, good judgement and lack of enemies, Harry S. Heroes are often defined as ordinary characters who find themselves facing extraordinary circumstances and, through courage and a dash of luck, cement their place in history. 'The story of Truman’s accession to the presidency is worthy of a Hollywood melodrama, and A J Baime’s zippy, well-judged and hugely readable book more than does it justice.' - Dominic Sandbrook, SUNDAY TIMES Truman unexpectedly becoming US president, when he had to step up to the plate and take on Nazi Germany, Japan, Stalin and the bomb - this is the remarkable story of Truman's first four months in office, a time when the fate of the world hung in the balance.
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