harry s. truman, the "man from missouri" who served as the thirty-third president of the united states, has been the subject of many books. historians, political figures, friends, foes, and family members—all have sought to characterize, understand, and interpret this figure who continues to live in the minds and imaginations of a broad reading public. the give 'em hell harry series is designed to keep available in reasonably priced paperback editions the best books that have been written about harry s. truman.