American Experience Season 10 Episode 1 - Truman: An Accident of Democracy

Airdate: 1997-Oct-05

Episode summary:

Part 1 of the life and times of Harry S. Truman deals with his pre-Washingto years in business and Missiouri politics and culminates with his being named FDRs running mate in the 1944 presidential election and subsequent elevation to the highest office in the land.

About American Experience series:

Since 1988, PBS has broadcast a series that focuses on the history of the United States and what has made it unique. Called American Experience (or...Show more >