THE TRUMAN LEGACY
Even after his death, Harry Truman’s legacy is still carried on. Truman died on December 26, 1972, after a "stubborn fight for life." ("Harry S. Truman." The White House)Despite his unpopularity after his presidency, it was no debate that the acts of Truman would never be forgotten. Some of Truman’s foreign policies that were put in play after World War II are still in effect today. Truman saw the way the Soviet Union threatened the balance of power within the military and the government, and put a plan in effect to stop the power of the Soviets. Truman used political, military, and economic proposals to enforce and create an American bulwark against communism. He looked to the Soviets and their policies as an example of what not to do, and adapted his policies to promote what America stands for. As much as he wanted to be allies with the Soviet Union, Truman made sure to keep the United States steered away from communism, and staying true to constitutional rights. These proposals and strategies were very important and useful, and were used in America through affairs with the Soviets until the end of the Cold War in the early 1990’s. Even today, America’s foreign policies with the Middle East and Asia still reflect Truman’s efforts. His work has been utilized throughout American history, and has left a legacy of great importance.
Within domestic affairs, Truman also left his mark. As senator during WWII, Harry Truman was the head of the Senate war committee. This committee was very beneficial to the economy, and with Truman's lead, they saved as much as 15 million dollars. They investigated waste and corruption, and gave Truman critical leadership skills. When Truman became president in 1945, he supported and enforced the rise of minimum wage, as well as the growth of social security. These changes also beneficially impacted the economy on a scale outside of in war. He also supported the civil rights movement. He took leadership in America, putting forth changes necessary to move in the direction of equal rights for African Americans. He did this by publicly addressing the issue, desegregating the military, and by banning discrimination in the civil service. Truman believed in racial equal rights, and made it one of his priorities to raise awareness of the issue that lasted decades. As a president of the United States and as a public figure, it was very important that he supported this issue to move the country in the right direction.
Within domestic affairs, Truman also left his mark. As senator during WWII, Harry Truman was the head of the Senate war committee. This committee was very beneficial to the economy, and with Truman's lead, they saved as much as 15 million dollars. They investigated waste and corruption, and gave Truman critical leadership skills. When Truman became president in 1945, he supported and enforced the rise of minimum wage, as well as the growth of social security. These changes also beneficially impacted the economy on a scale outside of in war. He also supported the civil rights movement. He took leadership in America, putting forth changes necessary to move in the direction of equal rights for African Americans. He did this by publicly addressing the issue, desegregating the military, and by banning discrimination in the civil service. Truman believed in racial equal rights, and made it one of his priorities to raise awareness of the issue that lasted decades. As a president of the United States and as a public figure, it was very important that he supported this issue to move the country in the right direction.