Harry S Truman Quotes
A collection of quotes by Harry S Truman.
Harry S Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. He was born on May 8, 1884, in Lamar, Missouri, and grew up in nearby Independence. Truman's early career included various jobs, from working on the family farm to serving as a bank clerk. During World War I, he enlisted in the National Guard and later served in France as an artillery officer.
Truman's political career began in 1922 when he was elected as a county judge in Jackson County, Missouri. He went on to serve as a U.S. Senator from 1935 to 1945. As Vice President, Truman assumed the presidency in April 1945, following the sudden death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Truman made significant decisions that shaped post-World War II America and the world. Notably, he authorized the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which ultimately led to Japan's surrender. Truman also played a key role in the establishment of the United Nations and the implementation of the Marshall Plan to rebuild war-torn Europe.
Domestically, Truman focused on economic stabilization, civil rights, and implementing policies to combat communism during the early years of the Cold War. His presidency was marked by numerous challenges, including the Korean War and conflicts with Congress. Truman decided not to seek re-election in 1952 and retired to Independence, where he worked on his memoirs until his death on December 26, 1972.
