Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. Serving as the 34th vice president in 1945, he assumed the presidency upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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, vigorously opposing Soviet expansionism in Europe and sending U.S. forces to turn back a communist invasion during the Korean 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 stubborn fight for life.

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

Apr 3, 2014 · Harry S. Truman was Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s vice president for just 82 days before Roosevelt died and Truman became the 33rd president. In his first months in office, he dropped the atomic...

Jan 22, 2025 · Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, served from 1945 to 1953 during one of the most transformative periods in modern history. Taking office after the sudden death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Truman faced immense challenges at home and abroad.

5 days ago · The USS Harry S. Truman is the Navy's ninth nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and was launched on Sept. 13, 1996, according to the branch. The 1,092-foot-long ship can travel over 30 knots per hour ...

After succeeding Franklin Roosevelt in 1945, Harry S. Truman won the presidency in his own right in 1948, defeating Republican Thomas Dewey and achieving one of the most stunning political comebacks in American history.

2025 Truman Scholars 2025 Truman Scholars. The Foundation reviewed 743 files from 288 institutions. Students were nominated by their institution based on their records of leadership, public service, and academic achievement. Our Finalist Selection Committee selected 201 students from 138 institutions to interview with the Foundation’s ...

5 days ago · A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet has been lost at sea after it fell overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier while it was being towed on board, the Navy said in a statement ...