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  1. Harry Truman is born

    Harry Truman is born

  2. Future US President Harry Truman (35) weds (Elizabeth) " Bess" Wallace (34) in Independence. Missouri, until his death i

    Future US President Harry Truman (35) weds (Elizabeth) " Bess" Wallace (34) in Independence. Missouri, until his death in 1972

  3. Leaders Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill hold their first post World War II meeting at the Potsdam Conf

    Leaders Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill hold their first post World War II meeting at the Potsdam Conference

  4. Central Intelligence Agency officially comes into existence after being established by President Truman in July

    The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA ) is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the United States tasked with advancing national security through collecting and...

  5. Harry Truman delivers the first presidential address televised from the White House

    Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.

  6. US President Harry Truman signs the Marshall Plan to rebuild war-torn Western Europe after World War II, granting an ini

    US President Harry Truman signs the Marshall Plan to rebuild war-torn Western Europe after World War II, granting an initial $5 billion in aid to 16 European countries

  7. US President Harry Truman labels his administration the "Fair Deal"

    Harry S. Truman's tenure as the 33rd president of the United States began on April 12, 1945, upon the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and ended on January 20, 1953.

  8. US President Harry Truman signs the Mutual Defense Assistance Act to strengthen NATO allies especially Greece and Turkey

    The Mutual Defense Assistance Act was a United States Act of Congress signed by President Harry S. Truman on October 6, 1949. For U.S. foreign policy, it was the first U.S.

  9. US President Harry Truman publicly announces support for the development of a hydrogen bomb

    Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.

  10. North Korean troops reach Seoul, causing the UN to ask member states to aid South Korea. Harry Truman orders the US Air

    North Korean troops reach Seoul, causing the UN to ask member states to aid South Korea. Harry Truman orders the US Air Force and Navy into the Korean conflict.

  11. US President Harry Truman announces the United States’ development of the hydrogen bomb

    Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.

Associated Historical Events

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Harry Truman is born

Harry Truman is born

Future US President Harry Truman (35) weds (Elizabeth) " Bess" Wallace (34) in Independence. Missouri, until his death i

Future US President Harry Truman (35) weds (Elizabeth) " Bess" Wallace (34) in Independence. Missouri, until his death in 1972

Leaders Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill hold their first post World War II meeting at the Potsdam Conf

Leaders Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill hold their first post World War II meeting at the Potsdam Conference

Central Intelligence Agency officially comes into existence after being established by President Truman in July

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA ) is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the United States tasked with advancing national security through collecting and...

Harry Truman delivers the first presidential address televised from the White House

Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.

US President Harry Truman signs the Marshall Plan to rebuild war-torn Western Europe after World War II, granting an ini

US President Harry Truman signs the Marshall Plan to rebuild war-torn Western Europe after World War II, granting an initial $5 billion in aid to 16 European countries

US President Harry Truman labels his administration the "Fair Deal"

Harry S. Truman's tenure as the 33rd president of the United States began on April 12, 1945, upon the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and ended on January 20, 1953.

US President Harry Truman signs the Mutual Defense Assistance Act to strengthen NATO allies especially Greece and Turkey

The Mutual Defense Assistance Act was a United States Act of Congress signed by President Harry S. Truman on October 6, 1949. For U.S. foreign policy, it was the first U.S.

US President Harry Truman publicly announces support for the development of a hydrogen bomb

Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.

North Korean troops reach Seoul, causing the UN to ask member states to aid South Korea. Harry Truman orders the US Air

North Korean troops reach Seoul, causing the UN to ask member states to aid South Korea. Harry Truman orders the US Air Force and Navy into the Korean conflict.

US President Harry Truman announces the United States’ development of the hydrogen bomb

Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harry Truman born?
Harry Truman was born on 1884-05-08.
What historical events involved Harry Truman?
Harry Truman was involved in 11 recorded historical events, including Harry Truman is born, Future US President Harry Truman (35) weds (Elizabeth) " Bess" Wallace (34) in Independence. Missouri, until his death i, Leaders Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill hold their first post World War II meeting at the Potsdam Conf.
When did Harry Truman die?
Harry Truman died on 1972-01-01.

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