President Truman opted not to run for reelection for a second time primarily because

By 1952, the Korean War and other international tensions had come to dominate national attention, replacing the earlier emphasis on domestic programs. Truman faced strong criticism over the war and had little chance of winning another term, so he announced he would not run. His Fair Deal had not been a complete failure, making A inaccurate.

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