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# Harry S. Truman

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Harry S. Truman

33rd President of the United States

In office April 12, 1945 – January 20, 1953
Vice President(s) | none (1945–1949), Alben W. Barkley (1949–1953)
Preceded by | Franklin D. Roosevelt
Succeeded by | Dwight D. Eisenhower

Born | Thursday, May 8, 1884 Lamar, Missouri
Died | Tuesday, December 26, 1972 Kansas City, Missouri
Political party | Democratic
Spouse | Bess Wallace Truman

Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 - December 26, 1972) was the 33rd President of the United States, from 1945 to 1953. His spouse was Bess Wallace Truman.

Harry S. Truman made the decision to drop the atomic bomb "little boy" on Japan (project Manhattan) ending WWII.

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