Copyright © 2002 by Michael R. Gardner All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America 05 04 03 02 43 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Gardner, Michael R., 1942- Harry Truman and civil rights: moral courage and political risks / Michael R. Gardner; with forewords by George M. Elsey and Kweisi Mfume. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index. 1. Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972—Views on civil rights. 2. Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972—Relations with African Americans. 3. Truman, Harry S., 1884–1972—Ethics. 4. African Americans—Civil rights—History—20th century. 5. United States—Politics and government— 1945-1953. 6. United States—Race relations. I. Title. E814 . G37 2002 973.9189′092—dc21 2001041154 ISBN 0-8093-2425-3 (alk. paper) The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI Z39.48-1992. ∞ |