How Has the Public and Historical Perception of Truman's Presidency

question 29

Multiple Choice

How has the public and historical perception of Truman's presidency evolved over time?

• A) During Truman's presidency, many Americans celebrated the outcomes of his agenda, believing that he had surpassed the achievements of FDR through his Fair Deal, and years later, admiration for his presidency has grown all the more.
• B) During Truman's presidency, many Americans lauded his handling of various wars and paid little attention to domestic issues, but years later, many have viewed him with disappointment because he failed to achieve as much as FDR did when it came to civil rights.
• C) During Truman's presidency, many Americans blamed him for a weak economy, the growth of cold war tensions, and red-baiting at home, and years later, many also admonish him for virtually ignoring economic warning signs and plunging the nation into an unprecedented depression.
• D) During Truman's presidency, many Americans were frustrated by his focus on communism abroad, which the general public never considered a threat, but years later, many have applauded his and McCarthy's efforts to thwart the numerous Communist spies within the federal government.
• E) During Truman's presidency, many Americans blamed him for issues such as higher taxes and higher prices for consumers brought by the war, but years later, many have come to view him more positively, appreciating that he dealt with a complex set of problems.

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