Historical information

Memoirs of Harry S. Truman focussing upon the year 1945. 1945 was the end of World War II and the beginning of the Atomic Age.

Truman was President of the United States from 1945–1953. He took office following the death of Franklin Roosevelt.

Significance

Historical, political and biographical interest - United States.

Physical description

Book; 637 pages.

Cover: white background; black and white photograph of Harry S. Truman, blue, black, grey and yellow lettering; author's name and title.

Inscriptions & markings

Purple stamps: "COMPLIMENTARY" and "TUDOR DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD, 54 PORTER STREET, PRAHRAN … VIC."