Harry S. Truman

33rd President of the United States

Harry S. Truman - 33rd President of the United States
Born

May 8th, 1884
140 years ago

Died

December 26th, 1972
52 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 33rd President of the United States from 1945 to 1953. Assumed presidential duties after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Oversaw the conclusion of World War II, including the decision to use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Implemented the Marshall Plan to aid in the rebuilding of Europe post-war. Established the Truman Doctrine, which aimed to contain communism. Made significant contributions to the formation of NATO.

Dropped atomic bombs on Japan

Established the Marshall Plan

Implemented the Truman Doctrine

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