Harry S. Truman

33rd President of the United States

Personal Information

Born
5/8/1884 in Lamar, Missouri
Died
12/26/1972 in Kansas City, Missouri(Age 88)
Burial Location
Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Independence, Missouri

Term in Office

Party
Democratic
Years
1945 - 1949
Running Mate
None (assumed office)
Age When Elected
60

Significant Events

Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

8/6/1945

Ordered the use of atomic bombs to end World War II.

Marshall Plan

4/3/1948

Economic aid to rebuild European countries after World War II.