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Harry Truman

Clifton Truman Daniel with his grandpa, former President Harry S. Truman, c.1963

Harry S. Truman’s grandson speaks out against nuclear weapons

Global Politics

President Truman is the only man in history to have ordered a nuclear attack, in Japan at the end of World War II.

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50 years later, how Medicare changed America

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Congressman proposes reduced funds for high-earning ex-presidents’ expenses

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New Obama cabinet picks announced

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Criticizing Security in Libya Remains Romney Tactic

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U.S. Becomes Net Energy Exporter

For the first time in 60 years the United States exported more energy than it imported.

U.S. Becomes Net Energy Exporter

For the first time in 60 years the United States exported more energy than it imported.

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The impact of Hiroshima’s bombing, 65 years later

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Joining us to talk about the impact the bombs had ? and continue to have — on the survivors, their families and Japanese culture is Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Okazaki.

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