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In the United States, presidents have never hesitated to publicly display their religious feelings. Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush immediately spring to mind. It is less often remarked that Harry Truman was one of the most religious presidents of the United States. Nevertheless, an examination of the archives reveals him to be a devout Christian. Truman was in no way a rigid and intransigent believer. But this member of the Baptist congregation took his religion seriously, and tried his best to conduct himself like ‘a man of good will', concerned about his country's best interests and the role it should play in a difficult international situation. Although respectful of the separation between Church and State, he was not afraid to quote from the Bible or regard himself as the leader of a Christian nation. He even endeavoured - without success - to establish relations with the Holy See and promote a vast ecumenical project with the aim of serving world peace.