Upon the passing of FDR, Truman took on an enormous responsibility that he had not sought. What a tumultuous time it was! Baime presents the events that occurred during 1945; decisions had to be made—from the plan for Germany’s future to the dropping of the bomb. It took some time for Truman to gain respect, but eventually, he put his good sense and reasoning ability to good use for the USA and world. He was truly a great leader.