Was his view of the decision shaped by his idea of the “Lesson of Munich”?
Was his view of the decision shaped by his idea of the “Lesson of Munich”?Read the selection by David McCullough, “Harry Truman: “One Tough Son-of-a-Bitch of a Man.” It is on pages 252-265 of Oates and Errico, eds., Portrait of America, 10th Edition.
Write a well-reasoned essay addressing the following question:
According to McCullough, what did President Truman feel was his most difficult decision while in office and why? Was his view of the decision shaped by his idea of the “Lesson of Munich”?
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Supports thesis statement with at least three clear and rational arguments.
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