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Harry S. Truman

(1884—1972) American Democratic statesman, 33rd President of the US 1945–53

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The Oxford Guide to the United States Government

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2002
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33rd President

• Born: May 8, 1884, Lamar, Mo. • Political party: Democrat • Education: high school • Military

Truman, Harry S.

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The Oxford Companion to Politics of the World (2 ed.)

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The thirty-third president of the United States, Harry S. Truman has become a national hero. Although he might not agree

Truman, Harry S.

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The Oxford Companion to American Military History

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(1884–1972), thirty‐third U.S. president.

Born in Lamar, Missouri, a poor farmer's son, Harry Truman abandoned hope of a

Truman, Harry S., Administration of

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Encyclopedia of African American History 1896 to the Present

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Harry S. Truman (b. 8 May 1884; d. 26 December 1972) served as president of the United

Truman, Harry S

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Robert Dallek

The Oxford Companion to World War II

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(1884–1972)

was president of the USA, 1945–52.On 12 April 1945, Roosevelt's death catapulted Truman, as

Truman, Harry S.

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The Oxford Companion to Military History

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US president 1945–53. No other US president is so easy for his countrymen to identify with while remaining so

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World Encyclopedia

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He was elected to the Senate in 1934. In 1944, he was Franklin D. Roosevelt's running mate.

Truman, Harry S.

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The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military

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33rd president of the United States (1949–1953), born in Lamar, Missouri, and raised in Independence, Missouri. Truman finished out the remainder of ...

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Richard S. Kirkendall

The Oxford Companion to Comparative Politics

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The thirty-third president of the United States, Harry S. Truman is considered a national hero. Although he might not agree

Truman, Harry S.

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Robert H. Ferrell

The Oxford Companion to United States History

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(1884–1972), thirty-third president of the United States.

Born in the farm village of Lamar, Missouri, 120 miles south of ...

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Who's Who in the Twentieth Century

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US Democratic statesman and thirty-third president of the USA (1945–52). He was responsible for the dropping of the atom bomb on Japan and for the involvement of the USA in the Korean ... More

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