Truman

(tro̵̅o̅mən)

Truman, Harry S. 1884-1972; 33d president of the U.S. (1945-53)

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First Lady of the United States (1945-1953) as the wife of President Harry S. Truman. She was a valued adviser to her husband.

, Harry S. 1884-1972.

The 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953). He authorized the use of the atomic bomb against Japan (1945), implemented the Marshall Plan (1948), initiated the establishment of NATO (1949), and ordered U.S. involvement in the Korean War (1950-1953).

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