American Experience: Harry Truman

This full-length video is a complete biography of Harry Truman, 33rd President of the United States. Topics touched on include the atomic bombing of Japan, the Cold War, and the Korean War. Teachers should find the video an excellent resource to review or learn more about this time period.

The webpage also includes numerous shorter videos, articles, and primary sources about Truman and this time period in history, as well as a teacher's guide for using the film in class.
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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/truman/

General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: U.S. History, grade 11, tutorial, Harry Truman, Franklin Roosevelt, Cold War, NATO, Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, Korean War, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, atomic bomb, communism, Thomas Dewey
Instructional Component Type(s): Resource Collection,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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