Why do so many presidents invoke the story of Harry Truman when they have low approval ratings?

A)He left office more popular than when he entered office.
B)He was able to achieve major policy successes in spite of his ratings.
C)He provides an example of how not to behave as president.
D)He suffered from low approval ratings while in office but was vindicated by history.


D

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