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 presidency upon the …

4 days ago · Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the United States (1945–53), who led his country through the final stages of World War II and through the early years of the Cold War, …

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 26, 1972, after a …

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 challenges in both …

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 manufacture and sale …

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 access to …

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

2 days ago · KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the Chiefs planning to depart the Truman Sports Complex, and the Kansas City Royals considering the possibility, Kansas City officials are starting to strategize for …

Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, is often regarded as one of the most significant leaders in American history. His rise to the presidency was unexpected, marked by …

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. In the aftermath …