Why was Harry S. Truman a good president?

When he first left office, Truman was underrated, and underappreciated as a president. His estimation in the eyes of most historians has improved markedly since that time. read more

Harry S. Truman made the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan, which in my opinion, was a good idea. He also lead the US through the icky post WWII world. The Marshall Plan which gave financial aid to all countries who fought in WWII, regardless of what side they are on. read more

Harry S. Truman became President of the United States in 1945 when Franklin D. Roosevelt died. During his eight year presidency, Truman dropped atomic bombs on Japanese civilians, brought about the creation of Israel, entered the Korean War, began the Cold War, and created the CIA with a mandate for foreign intervention and assassination. read more