Truman and the Founding of Israel

From: Journal of Third World Studies | Date: April 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Benson, Michael T. Harry S. Truman and the Founding of Israel. Westport, CT: Praeger,1997.

Much has been written about Truman's involvement in foreign affairs. The overabundance of material, both primary and secondary, includes numerous memoirs, letters and memoranda that are often confusing and contradictory. Enough material is available to prove any point of view which one wishes to adopt. So far, most studies have portrayed Truman as an astute and pragmatic politician whose foreign policy was designed not only to promote American security interests but also to increase his popularity and ...

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