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Truman, Harry S.


United States, Political Person    (1884-05-08 to 1972-12-26)
• Farmer, politician
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1930 1940 1950 1960 1970
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U.S. President   (Member of, 1945-04 to 1952) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• Assumed office after FDR's death in April 1945. Re-elected in 1948. (See: Truman Presidential Library)
• 1945-08 : Approved atomic bombing of Japan to end WW2 -- Duck | Google | Bing
• 1947-03 : "Truman Doctrine" speech before Congress (See: Speech transcript) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• 1947-07 : National Security Act reorganizes the defense establishment -- Duck | Google | Bing
• 1948-05 : Truman recognizes newly declared State of Israel. Later compares himself to legendary King Cyrus. (See: Article)
U.S. Vice-President   (Officer of, 1945-01 to 1945-04) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• Under Roosevelt's third term.
U.S. Senate   (Member of, 1935 to 1944) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• Missouri (Dem) (See: Senate bio)
Masonic Grand Lodge (USA)   (Member of, 1909-02-09 to 1972-12-26) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• 1909 : Initiated in Belton, Missouri
• 1940-09 : Elected Grand Master of Masons of Missouri (1 year term)
• 1945-10-19 : Appointed Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33°, and Honorary Member, Supreme Council of the A.A.S.R. Southern Jurisdiction, in Washington, D.C.