Example Quickwrite Question

During the late 1940's and early 1950's, in a tumultuous "Cold War" world, Harry Truman was depicted as a poor president, unorganized, and had earned a very low public approval rating. ("to err is Truman") Today, however, he is considered one of the nation's best leaders. ("the buck stops here")

Specifically, what policies and events, both foreign and domestic, can account for both this negative and positive evaluation.

Be sure to include information from lecture, your textbook, and any applicable primary sources in justifying your position.