Curated Video
Election of 1948: The Underdog
The suspenseful 1948 presidential election exposed the consequences of flawed polls, as Truman's astonishing victory upended expectations and forever changed how pollsters make predictions.
Curated Video
Containment
This video examines the foreign policy of containment employed by the U.S. during the Cold War.
Hip Hughes History
The Cold War Explained: US History Review (1/4)
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 1 of 4.
Professor Dave Explains
Harry Truman: Dropping Bombs (1945 – 1953)
Harry Truman ascended to the presidency upon the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He had to wrap up World War II, which involved his controversial decision to drop atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Truman...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1948
The 41st Presidential election in American history took place on November 2, 1948. After Franklin Roosevelt died, Harry Truman took over, and soon after Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allied forces. Now, all eyes were on the Pacific...
Hip Hughes History
The Truman Doctrine Explained
A super quick overview of the Truman Doctrine and the beginning of the Cold War taking place in Turkey and Greece.
Hearst Metrotone News
United States President Harry S. Truman signs the Truman Doctrine in 1947.
United States President Harry S. Truman signs the Truman Doctrine in 1947.
Curated OER
Cold War Video
What was the Cold War? Often dated from 1947-1991, it was a war between the Western world and the Communist world. Flashing their nuclear power, these sides fought for decades to establish power. This quirky resource provides commentary,...
PBS
Pbs: The American Experience: Harry S. Truman
PBS offers a comprehensive look at the presidency of Harry S. Truman. Content includes a very detailed biography, a look at his domestic and foreign politics, enduring legacy, and more. Primary sources supplement the content, and a...
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Truman Doctrine
This video offers a brief description of the Truman Doctrine and its impact. [3:04]