Successes in Domestic Policies
The Fair Deal:
Truman expanded on the New Deal of the 1930s during his presidency by introducing the Fair Deal, which implemented several beneficial changes in welfare. His efforts were most noticeable in The 1949 rise in minimum wage and the 1950 rise in social security, which improved welfare across the nation. The housing project was also key in challenging poverty among Americans, and provoking more government involvement in solving the poverty situation. The support Truman received for his conscious effort to improve life for the lower class greatly uplifted his status as a president. Overall, Truman was able to achieve improvements in welfare that were vital for post-war growth.
Truman expanded on the New Deal of the 1930s during his presidency by introducing the Fair Deal, which implemented several beneficial changes in welfare. His efforts were most noticeable in The 1949 rise in minimum wage and the 1950 rise in social security, which improved welfare across the nation. The housing project was also key in challenging poverty among Americans, and provoking more government involvement in solving the poverty situation. The support Truman received for his conscious effort to improve life for the lower class greatly uplifted his status as a president. Overall, Truman was able to achieve improvements in welfare that were vital for post-war growth.
Civil Rights:
Truman was an incredible supporter of Civil Rights, desegregating the military, banning discrimination in Civil services, and commissioning a federal report on civil rights. He spoke publicly on the issue, never hesitant to voice his support for integration and the civil rights movement. Among many of his successes was appointing the first African American federal judge, as well as establishing the Civil Rights Committee. He paved the way for continued change once Eisenhower came into office. Truman’s concept of Civil Rights was equality and opportunity for all Americans, and he strived to provide government support to African Americans across the nation.
Truman was an incredible supporter of Civil Rights, desegregating the military, banning discrimination in Civil services, and commissioning a federal report on civil rights. He spoke publicly on the issue, never hesitant to voice his support for integration and the civil rights movement. Among many of his successes was appointing the first African American federal judge, as well as establishing the Civil Rights Committee. He paved the way for continued change once Eisenhower came into office. Truman’s concept of Civil Rights was equality and opportunity for all Americans, and he strived to provide government support to African Americans across the nation.
Resolving Labor Issues:
Truman faced a difficult task of transitioning from war-time to peace-time, but managed to do so gradually, keeping the economy afloat and resolving tension among workers. Understanding the need for a slow transition so as to prevent a sudden economic downturn, Truman gradually loosened government control over the economy and labor. He handled any backlash from upset workers well, and often diffused situations in which workers were protesting or on strike. Despite some of the immediate criticism, many historians believe a post-war economic downturn and depression were avoided due to Truman's extended maintenance of government control and rational attitude when confronting upset.
Truman faced a difficult task of transitioning from war-time to peace-time, but managed to do so gradually, keeping the economy afloat and resolving tension among workers. Understanding the need for a slow transition so as to prevent a sudden economic downturn, Truman gradually loosened government control over the economy and labor. He handled any backlash from upset workers well, and often diffused situations in which workers were protesting or on strike. Despite some of the immediate criticism, many historians believe a post-war economic downturn and depression were avoided due to Truman's extended maintenance of government control and rational attitude when confronting upset.