Plain Speaking Miller, Merle

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Paperback cover has some wear and yellowing. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1973 paperback offers a remarkable window into the Truman presidency through candid interviews conducted by respected journalist Merle Miller. Truman’s plain-spoken wisdom and wit shine through on topics from WWII to governing, while Miller’s insights provide vital context. A must-have for collectors of presidential biographies and political Americana, with a crisp interior ensuring an engaging read despite some exterior age.

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Paperback cover has some wear and yellowing. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This vintage paperback edition of “Plain Speaking” by Merle Miller offers a remarkable window into American political history. Published in 1973, it captures candid interviews with former President Harry S. Truman, conducted over the course of four years. Miller’s probing yet respectful questions prompted Truman’s frank and often irreverent commentary on his presidency, world leaders, and the complexities of governing during and after World War II.

As a respected journalist and author, Miller’s insightful observations provide vital context, while Truman’s plain-spoken wisdom and wit shine through on every page. This book is a must-have for collectors of presidential biographies and political Americana. Despite some exterior wear befitting its age, the interior pages remain crisp and clean, ensuring an engaging reading experience of this historic firsthand account from one of America’s most consequential leaders.

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Weight 8 lbs
Dimensions 17.02 × 10.41 × 2.54 in
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