Truman | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Harry S Truman - A man who started out as a storekeeper and ended up playing a vital role in the history of the United States.

Bess Truman - A small town girl thrust unwillingly into the public eye because of her husband's career.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt - A major figure in American history, a strong leader, and a contrast to Truman

The Pendergast Bosses - Influential brothers who were involved in political support, often for the favors granted to them for this support.

Douglas MacArthur - This person was a very popular...
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