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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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How did Truman make the atomic bomb?
Truman didn't. Albert Einstein did, and after seeing the horrors it caused, stated he wished he had never made the atomic bomb.
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Neither did, it was made by the Manhattan Project which involved tens of thousands of scientists, technicians, and ordinary workers many of which had no idea what was being made. FDR authorized the project, at the request of Leo Szilard on a letter signed by Einstein (which was the only connection Einstein had to it, he was a pacifist and never worked on anything war related).
Why did president Truman order us steel mills to remain open in 1952 during a labor problem?
He feared the effect on materials needed for the Korean war.
How did Harry Truman lose the use of his legs?
He lost the use of his legs, along with the rest of his limbs, when he died in 1972 at the age of 88.
You're likely thinking about his predecessor, FDR, whom is thought to have contracted Polio, but it is not 100% certain if that was the actual cause of his paralysis.
What political office did Harry S Truman hold at the start of World War 2?
Harry S. Truman was a Vice President for 70 plus days when President Roosevelt died. So in 1945 Truman became President Truman. He stayed president through the end of World War 2 and the Korean War.
Is Harry a nickname for Henry?
Henry is a French name dating from when the British aristocracy spoke French. The English pronunciation for it is "Harry". So yes, it is a nickname for Henry. Prince Harry's real name is Henry (son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana). Other nicknames for Henry are Hank and Hal.
Harry is a common British nickname for Henry
Harry S Truman was U.S. President from when Franklin D. Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945 until the end of his second term on January 20, 1953.
What does the quote 'The only thing new in the world is the history we don't know' mean?
An event in the world is only new if it happens. If an event never happens it can not become history.
What was the cause of Harry S Trumans death?
On December 5, 1972, he was admitted to Kansas City's Research Hospital and Medical Center with lung congestion from pneumonia. He subsequently developed multiple organ failure and died at 7:50 a.m. on December 26 at the age of 88.
He was surely with the Democratic party, But what we think of today as a liberal; Harry Truman was not such a liberal based on todays recent trends and standards.
He led a protest march in front of the White House
These are still quite common whether you mean the 20 cent regular issue or the
commemorative which was issued soon after he dies.
Its retail value in good condition - no missing perforations or thin spots and full gum if unused and lightly canceled if used -- is from 10 to 20 cents retail.
Dealer would charge up to twice face for the mint stamps.
Wholesale, the value is 50 cents to 75 cents in lots of 100 for the used commemorate
and 15 cents per hundred for the 20 cent regular issue.
Unused about 65% of face if you have enough unused stamps to make it worth a dealer's time.
Full sheets and plate number blocks can often be sold for full face and maybe 20% more.
You could go to google images and type in what tou are looking for.
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How many presidents have been in office since Harry Truman?
As of May, 2012 there have been 11 U. S. Presidents since Harry Truman.
