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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Veto of the Taft Hartley Labor Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source document of President Truman's veto of the Taft-Hartley Labor Bill, 1947.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Democracy and Struggles: President Truman [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that draws on students' understanding of the word "trait" to comment on President Truman's ability to make difficult decisions. Also includes...
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Truman 4 Kids

For Students 1st - 3rd
A great place for young students to start learning about the life of President Harry S Truman. Find out what he was like as a kid.
Handout
Other

Potus: Harry S. Truman

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Harry S. Truman and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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California Digital Library

Calisphere: Harry Truman

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring Harry Truman can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
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Library of Congress

Loc: African American Odyssey: Part 1 of the Civil Rights Era: Desegregation

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos, cartoons and text sum up the post war period and efforts to fight segregation in the military by President Truman.
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Other

Lance Fuhrer: The Truman Doctrine

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from Harry Truman's memoirs describing how he made the decision to issue the Truman Doctrine.
Article
Other

Mr. Dowling's Passport: Harry Truman's Decision

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Harry Truman and his decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan which ultimately ended World War II.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Harry S. Truman

For Students 9th - 10th
Review a transcript of Harry S. Truman's inaugural address given on January 20, 1949.
Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Harry S. Truman

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-third president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Harry S. Truman

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Harry S. Truman.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Harry S. Truman for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the biography of Harry S. Truman who was the 33rd president of the United States on this site.
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Truman National Historic Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Harry S. Truman's historic home and farm.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Truman, Harry S. 1884 1972

For Students 9th - 10th
List of Harry Truman's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Democratic Senator from Missouri, a Vice President, and Thirty-third President of the United States.
Article
US Navy

Uss Augusta Transports President Truman

For Students 9th - 10th
[Archived Content] An article about the USS Augusta, a ship which transported President Truman to and from the Potsdam Conference.
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Curated OER

Harry Truman

For Students 6th - 8th
Site provides biographical information about Harry Truman. Read on to learn about his presidency and view a picture of him.