Harry S Truman

Date of Birth: May 8, 1884

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: December 26, 1972

Biography

Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. Born in Lamar, Missouri, Truman grew up in Independence, Missouri, and worked as a farmer and a haberdasher before entering politics. He served in World War I as a captain in the Field Artillery. Truman’s political career began in local Missouri politics, leading to his election as a U.S. Senator in 1934. He gained national prominence as the head of the wartime Truman Committee, which investigated waste and corruption in wartime production. In 1944, Truman was selected as Franklin D. Roosevelt’s running mate. He assumed the presidency after Roosevelt’s death in April 1945, during the final months of World War II. Truman made the controversial decision to use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which contributed to Japan’s surrender and the end of the war. His presidency was marked by significant events including the beginning of the Cold War, the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe, the creation of the United Nations, and the Korean War. Truman is often remembered for his plain-speaking style and his famous “The Buck Stops Here” sign, symbolizing his accountability. After leaving office, he returned to Independence, Missouri, where he lived until his death in 1972.

5 Interesting Facts about Harry S Truman

1. Harry S. Truman did not have a middle name; the “S” was a compromise between the names of his grandfathers, Anderson Shipp Truman and Solomon Young.

2. Truman was the only U.S. president in the 20th century who did not earn a college degree.

3. He was an avid piano player and even considered a career in music.

4. Truman integrated the armed forces by signing Executive Order 9981 in 1948.

5. He survived an assassination attempt in 1950 by Puerto Rican nationalists, resulting in the death of a White House police officer.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Harry S Truman

1. “The buck stops here.”

2. “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”

3. “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”

4. “Men make history and not the other way around.”

5. “America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Harry S. Truman’s net worth was modest compared to many modern presidents. Adjusted for inflation, it was estimated to be around $1 million at its peak, largely due to his pension and book deals after his presidency.

Children

Harry S. Truman had one daughter: 1. **Mary Margaret Truman** (February 17, 1924 – January 29, 2008): Known as Margaret Truman, she was a singer and author. She married Clifton Daniel, a New York Times managing editor, and had four sons.