Harry S. Truman versus the Medical Lobby
Author | : Monte M. Poen |
Publisher | : University of Missouri Press |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2014-04-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780826261342 |
ISBN-13 | : 0826261345 |
Rating | : 4/5 (345 Downloads) |
Download or read book Harry S. Truman versus the Medical Lobby written by Monte M. Poen and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I have some bitter disappointments as President,” reflected Harry Truman after leaving office, “but the one that has troubled me the most in a personal way, has been the failure to defeat organized opposition to a national compulsory health-insurance program.” Harry S. Truman versus the Medical Lobby by Monte M. Poen examines proposals for national health insurance from 1914 to 1965 focusing on Truman’s efforts during his presidency.