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Trumanesque, a.|ˌtruːməˈnɛsk|
[f. the name of Harry S. Truman (see Truman n.) + -esque.]
Of, pertaining to, or resembling Truman or his policies, esp. in being energetic, candid, or single-minded.
1974N.Y. Times 8 Dec. iv. 1/3 (heading) Behind Ford's veto spree is Trumanesque strategy. 1980Nation (N.Y.) 6 Dec. 610 The further Carter moved toward a classic Trumanesque doctrine of simplistic anti-Soviet impulses, the more secure his renomination became. 1985Time 1 Apr. 39/1 His worldly achievement is impressive; his Trumanesque candor is bracing. 1987N. Y. Times 22 Mar. vi. 14/4 Richard Nixon acted with Trumanesque vigor to cripple the Watergate investigation. |