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 …

Dec 7, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Dec 9, 2025 · The 65-page report details the specific errors that led to the USS Harry S. Truman's collision with a merchant vessel on Feb. 12 near Port Said, Egypt.