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Harry Truman

Harry Truman was the 33rd President of the United States (from 1945 to 1953). Major historical events happened during his term, including the use of the atomic bomb against Japan and the end of World War II.

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What was Truman Capote famous for?

Truman Capote was a famous writer. He helped Harper Lee write her book To Kill A Mockingbird, and based one of her characters named Dill off of him. He lived to be 59 years of age, and lived between 1924 and 1984.

What options besides containment might Truman have considered in reponse to Soviet expansion?

Harry Truman could have chosen to go to war with the Soviet Union. He could have chosen to ignore Soviet expansion.

How would you compare Franklin D Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman?

Harry Truman is a straight forward, decisive, simple, entirely honest kind of guy.

Did Harry Truman establish the National Day of Prayer?

While the National Day of Prayer was established during Truman's presidency, it was actually enacted by the United States Congress.

How did people remember Harry S. Truman?

as the man who bombed japan, killed thousands, and had a great tie

Harry Truman relieved general george C Patton of his commanding duties in Korea for insubordiniation?

Patton was long dead before Korea. Patton died in December 1945 from injuries in an automobile accident. It was General Douglas MacArthur who was relieved in 1951.

Did Harry Truman survive World War 2?

Yes, he was still in office when the war ended.

What was Harry Truman's education?

Truman graduated from High school and also attended The University Of Kansas City Law School For 2 Years. He is the only US President since William McKinley not to have a college degree.

What were the Democrats called who opposed Harry Truman's 1948 Presidential election bid?

The Southern Democrats who opposed Harry Truman called themselves the Dixiecrats. Senator Strom Thurmond (D-SC) ran against Truman on the Dixiecrat Party ticket in 1948, winning four states and 39 electoral votes. Truman carried 28 states and 303 electoral votes.

Did Harry S Truman's house have a name?

You slow? Houses are inanimate objects and therefore cannot have names. Silly.

When did Harry S. Webb die?

Harry S. Webb died on 1959-07-04.

What did Harry Truman do before he was president?

he was a haberdasher then worked on his fathers farm

What was Harry Truman project before the atomic bomb?

Enmity had grown between Truman and generals Patton and MacArthur. Both men were respected and admired American heroes. Patton and MacArthur each had their own concept of how to win World War II in their respective theaters. The situations were unique for each general, but the bone of contention between Truman and those two men was simply, who was in charge of foreign policy and The Manhattan Project had begun in 1942, during the third Franklin Roosevelt Administration but Truman did not learn about the project until after FDR's death.

What was the containment policy How did the Truman administration implement it in Europe and Asia?

The containment policy was the U.S.â??s way of preventing the spread of communism in foreign countries. The Truman administration establish NATO as a defense pact in Europe to prevent the Soviets from extending their sphere of influence. The U.S. also intervened in the war between South Korea and North Korea.