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American gunfight : the plot to kill Harry Truman-and the shoot-out that stopped it /

This is a groundbreaking work of meticulous historical research and the dramatic story of an act of terrorism that almost succeeded. Journalists Hunter and Bainbridge have pieced together the story of the 1950 conspiracy to assassinate President Harry Truman, and of how a few good men--ordinary guys...

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Main Author:	Hunter, Stephen, 1946-
Other Authors:	Bainbridge, John, 1946-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Simon & Schuster, [2005]
Subjects:	Truman, Harry S., > 1884-1972 > Assassination attempt, 1950. Collazo, Oscar, > 1914-1994. Torresola, Griselio. Nationalists > Puerto Rico > Biography. Assassins > Biography. Blair House (Washington, D.C.) United States. > Secret Service > Officials and employees > Biography.

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