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  1. Harry S. Truman - Wikipedia

    Harry S. Truman[b] (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. As the 34th vice president in 1945, he assumed the …

  2. Harry S. Truman | Biography, Presidency, & Facts | Britannica

    4 days ago · Harry S. Truman The 33rd U.S. president, Harry S. Truman led his country through the final stages of World War II and through the early years of the Cold War. He is shown here …

  3. Harry S. Truman: Life in Brief - Miller Center

    Harry S. Truman became President of the United States with the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 12, 1945. During his nearly eight years in office, Truman confronted enormous …

  4. Harry S. Truman | The White House

    Truman kept the war a limited one, rather than risk a major conflict with China and perhaps Russia. Deciding not to run again, he retired to Independence; at age 88, he died December …

  5. Chronological Look at the Life of Harry S. Truman and His Times

    Harry S. Truman is discharged as a major; begins a men's clothing store with an army buddy; marries his childhood sweetheart, Bess Wallace. The 18th Amendment prohibiting the …

  6. Harry S. Truman: A Resource Guide - Library of Congress

    Jan 17, 2024 · Harry S. Truman served as the thirty-third President of the United States (1945-53), assuming the presidency upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. This guide provides …

  7. Harry Truman - Facts, Presidency & WWII - HISTORY

    Nov 12, 2009 · Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), the 33rd U.S. president, assumed office following the death of President Franklin Roosevelt (1882-1945).

  8. The Life and Presidency of Harry S. Truman

    Feb 19, 2018 · Truman was a strong advocate for civil rights, and by executive order he desegregated the military and guaranteed fair employment in the civil service. As president, …

  9. Analysis: Truman Doctrine Speech | Research Starters - EBSCO

    The Truman Doctrine Speech, delivered by President Harry S. Truman on March 12, 1947, marked a significant shift in American foreign policy in the context of the emerging Cold War. …

  10. Presidency of Harry S. Truman - Wikipedia

    Harry S. Truman 's tenure as the 33rd president of the United States began on April 12, 1945, upon the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and ended on January 20, 1953. He had …