Chris in the spring of 1945 a new president took office in the midst of a great war. That first day he learned of a topsecret project that had been underway for years to develop a terrifying new super weapon to end the war. It was a joint effort by americas top officials, scientists and military leaders. The new president still had to give the order to go ahead. Perhaps the toughest decision any leader has ever faced. This is the story of the 116 days that changed the world. Chris january 20, 1945. Millions of americans were fighting world war ii in europe and in the pacific but in washington Franklin Delano roosevelt was being inaugurated for an unprecedented fourth term as president. The almighty god has blessed our land in many ways. Chris standing nearby the junior senator from missouri im a Harry S Truman, was the new Vice President. Many doubted roosevelt would make it through the next four years. Everyone knew fdr was sick. Chris kirk graham is director of the Harry S Truman lib
For copresenting lecture with a. J. Baim and were in for a great story if you havent read the book i highly encourage it. It will be on sale tonight later right here on this stage. And just a couple of words i cant resist the opportunity to plug the Truman Library, its not too far away about 25 minutes. Directly that way, if you havent been there recently, i encourage you to visit it. We have a fantastic special exhibit there right now on trumans renovation of the white house. Great story many of you probably dont know that. Couple of other plugs weve got several Upcoming Events including on december 6th, of the program called nato truman to trump, presented with our partner American Public square on december 14th. The faith of a first Lady Eleanor Roosevelt spirituality by local author dr. Harold ivan smith who some of you may know. And then on december, 19th, ultimate insiders white house trafers and how they shape history by Kenneth Walsh thats the last in our year long series on wh
Chris in the spring of 1945 a new president took office in the midst of a great war. That first day he learned of a topsecret project that had been underway for years to develop a terrifying new super weapon to end the war. It was a joint effort by americas top officials, scientists and military leaders. The new president still had to give the order to go ahead. Perhaps the toughest decision any leader has ever faced. This is the story of the 116 days that changed the world. Chris january 20, 1945. Millions of americans were fighting world war ii in europe and in the pacific but in washington Franklin Delano roosevelt was being inaugurated for an unprecedented fourth term as president. The almighty god has blessed our land in many ways. Chris standing nearby the junior senator from missouri im a Harry S Truman, was the new Vice President. Many doubted roosevelt would make it through the next four years. Everyone knew fdr was sick. Chris kirk graham is director of the Harry S Truman lib
Chris in the spring of 1945 a new president took office in the midst of a great war. That first day he learned of a topsecret project that had been underway for years to develop a terrifying new super weapon to end the war. It was a joint effort by americas top officials, scientists and military leaders. The new president still had to give the order to go ahead. Perhaps the toughest decision any leader has ever faced. This is the story of the 116 days that changed the world. Chris january 20, 1945. Millions of americans were fighting world war ii in europe and in the pacific but in washington Franklin Delano roosevelt was being inaugurated for an unprecedented fourth term as president. The almighty god has blessed our land in many ways. Chris standing nearby the junior senator from missouri im a Harry S Truman, was the new Vice President. Many doubted roosevelt would make it through the next four years. Everyone knew fdr was sick. Chris kirk graham is director of the Harry S Truman lib
Scott County residents were just some of the thousands of Iowan Republicans who turned out for caucuses Monday night. Here are quick profiles of some of the local caucusgoers.