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Harry S. Truman: Trying to make the right call

Harry S. Truman: Trying to make the right call

FromPresidential


Harry S. Truman: Trying to make the right call

FromPresidential

ratings:
Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Biographer David McCullough looks at some of the most difficult decisions President Truman made during his time in the White House, and Washington Post polling manager Scott Clement examines the biggest polling failure in presidential history.
Released:
Aug 15, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (57)

The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief. It was released leading up to up to Election Day 2016, starting with George Washington in week one and ending on week 44 with the president-elect. Hosted by Lillian Cunningham, the series features Pulitzer Prize-winning biographers like David McCullough and Washington Post journalists like Bob Woodward. [When you're done, listen to Lillian's other historical podcasts: Constitutional and Moonrise]