President Harry Truman
About the President Harry Truman Lesson
Summary
A lesson of President Harry Truman. Students read about his life and accomplishments. The reading is accompanied by multiple choice questions.
Objectives
• To present the major historical facts pertaining to Harry Truman.
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To present the major achievements of the Harry Truman Presidency.
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To assess the student?s comprehension of Harry Truman history.
Suggested Grades
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Excerpt
Truman had very poor eyesight and he had to wear glasses with thick lenses. He did not play any active games for fear of breaking his glasses, which were very expensive. Instead, Truman loved to read and he especially enjoyed history books. He also liked to play the piano and even considered becoming a professional pianist.
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