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# The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World―A Fast-Paced Chronicle of Truman’s Tumultuous First Days Amidst World War II

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Review: A Unique View of the Past! The Underdog Rises! - I very much enjoyed the first four chapters regarding how Harry S Truman (HST) became the 33rd president of the United States. Some of this information author A. J. Baime reveals I had not been exposed to previously. Most especially the physicians intervention and interaction in Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)'s death at Warm Springs, Georgia. Very interesting minutes prior to his death, he was still smoking after a year before his physician told him to "distance himself from cigarettes." The book makes light of the Annals of Internal Medicine case report regarding FDR's medical history. Part two is the political education of HST. It is ripe with many interesting facts regarding his life from farmer to president of the USA. Especially interesting, is the 1944 Democratic Chicago Convention in which the Democratic National Committee (DNC) maneuvers to obtain HST on the ticket as vice president. Shades of 2024. Part three is the beginning of the four-month span of HST "baptism of fire" as the replacement of FDR after his passing. Here the reader obtains an eyewitness look into his demeaner and personality with his family and the surrounds. This period is the countdown to the July 1945 Potsdam Tripartite Meeting and the uncertainty of the atomic bomb effectiveness. Part four provides the reader with the ongoings to arrival at the "Big Three Potsdam Meeting" and views of HST during and while the waiting for the test results of the Trinity plutonium bomb test. Many do not realize this was really the testing of the Nagasaki weapon which material was obtained from the reactor in Hanford, Washington. To really appreciate the final part of the book the reader should view the recent film "Oppenheimer" to understand what is happening parallel to the Potsdam meeting. Here The Manhattan District Program is pushed to completion to provide HST with the information to negotiate the finality of the second world war. The book is very interesting and easy to read. However, the contrast of the paperback print can cause asthenopia over time. It is highly informative and sophisticated even for the historian. It is composed of five parts with thirty-eight chapters, an epilogue, B&W photos, notes, and a helpful index. Using personal letters, communiques, diaries, and newspaper articles the author has crafted a significant contribution to the historical record. All interested in this period should purchase this book.
Review: A must-read for history lovers - I found this book hard to put down and was amazed at how much of what we learned in our American history text books in school happened in such a brief period of time. The author does a fine job of giving just enough details and behind-the-scenes information so as to be compelling and yet not bog down the story of Truman and the events of the time. Highly recommend.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,449 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #22 in US Presidents #32 in World War II History (Books) #52 in Political Leader Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (11,237) |
| Dimensions  | 5.31 x 1.12 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 1328505685 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1328505682 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 464 pages |
| Publication date  | October 2, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Mariner Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Unique View of the Past! The Underdog Rises!
*by H***E on October 1, 2025*

I very much enjoyed the first four chapters regarding how Harry S Truman (HST) became the 33rd president of the United States. Some of this information author A. J. Baime reveals I had not been exposed to previously. Most especially the physicians intervention and interaction in Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)'s death at Warm Springs, Georgia. Very interesting minutes prior to his death, he was still smoking after a year before his physician told him to "distance himself from cigarettes." The book makes light of the Annals of Internal Medicine case report regarding FDR's medical history. Part two is the political education of HST. It is ripe with many interesting facts regarding his life from farmer to president of the USA. Especially interesting, is the 1944 Democratic Chicago Convention in which the Democratic National Committee (DNC) maneuvers to obtain HST on the ticket as vice president. Shades of 2024. Part three is the beginning of the four-month span of HST "baptism of fire" as the replacement of FDR after his passing. Here the reader obtains an eyewitness look into his demeaner and personality with his family and the surrounds. This period is the countdown to the July 1945 Potsdam Tripartite Meeting and the uncertainty of the atomic bomb effectiveness. Part four provides the reader with the ongoings to arrival at the "Big Three Potsdam Meeting" and views of HST during and while the waiting for the test results of the Trinity plutonium bomb test. Many do not realize this was really the testing of the Nagasaki weapon which material was obtained from the reactor in Hanford, Washington. To really appreciate the final part of the book the reader should view the recent film "Oppenheimer" to understand what is happening parallel to the Potsdam meeting. Here The Manhattan District Program is pushed to completion to provide HST with the information to negotiate the finality of the second world war. The book is very interesting and easy to read. However, the contrast of the paperback print can cause asthenopia over time. It is highly informative and sophisticated even for the historian. It is composed of five parts with thirty-eight chapters, an epilogue, B&W photos, notes, and a helpful index. Using personal letters, communiques, diaries, and newspaper articles the author has crafted a significant contribution to the historical record. All interested in this period should purchase this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-read for history lovers
*by H***E on October 30, 2025*

I found this book hard to put down and was amazed at how much of what we learned in our American history text books in school happened in such a brief period of time. The author does a fine job of giving just enough details and behind-the-scenes information so as to be compelling and yet not bog down the story of Truman and the events of the time. Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written
*by S***X on September 20, 2024*

I really enjoyed this book. It gave me Truman’s perspective of the end of the war and the dropping of the atomic bombs. Very well researched and detailed.

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