Why did President Truman's popularity decrease through his first term in office?
A. rapid inflation and Southern outrage at his civil rights platform
B. rising unemployment and his pro-labor agenda
C. Southern outrage at his civil rights platform and his pro-labor agenda
D. dissatisfaction over Korea and his pro-labor agenda
Answer: A
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