David McCullough's book, TRUMAN is a fantastic read. It is McCullough's #1 rated book (out of more than 30).. Will especially like if you love history and have plenty of time to read. Good gift for a retired Tiger fan. It's a tome of nearly 1,000 pages, but if you're an OWG like me, it's a page-turner. I received it as a gift but was reluctant to start due to its size but once I did I just kept going. Truman was a fascinating guy. Had no idea - regarded as one of the 5-6top presidents ever. His decisions changed history. A man who started as farmer who tilled his fields behind a team of horses....artillary comander in WW1 in France, becamse a "judge" as part of Kansas City political machine, started a haberdashery in KC, served under FDR, was president at end of WW2 when first atomic bombs were dropped, friend of Churchill, re-elected 2nd term against huge odds (think famous Dewey Wins headline), was in office during the McCarthy communist-scare era, fired military icon Douglas MacArthur, intervened in Korea, overcame incredible odds at every stop. No college education. Plain speaking, a common man who was unaffected by his position, very savy, didn't concern himself with what others thought - just doing the "right thing".
Made me proud of our mascot. MIZ
Made me proud of our mascot. MIZ
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