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Truman (1): An Accident of Democracy

Episode 1 · 1997-10-05

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A study of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president. Part 1 covers his service during World War I; his accomplishments as a small-time Kansas City politician; his two terms as a Missouri senator.

55 minutes

Season 10 episodes

1. Truman (1): An Accident of Democracy1997-10-05 2. Truman (2): The Moon, the Stars and All the Planets1997-10-06 3. A Midwife's Tale1998-01-19 4. Mr. Miami Beach1998-02-02 5. Influenza 19181998-02-09 6. Reagan (1): Lifeguard1998-02-23 7. Reagan (2): An American Crusade1998-02-24 8. Surviving the Dust Bowl1998-03-02 9. Riding the Rails1998-04-13