Harry S. Truman

Birth.

May 8, 1884

Harry S. truman is born in Lamar, Missouri to John Anderson Truman and Martha Ellen Young Truman.

Moving.

Aug 20, 1890

After moving to other towns, Harry and his parents finally settled in Independence, Missouri.

Guard.

Sep 1, 1905

Harry S. Truman enlisted into the Missouri Army National Guard.

Promotion.

Jul 9, 1917

Harry S. Truman becomes Battery Commander in an Artillery Regiment in France.

Army.

Sep 1, 1917

Harry S. Truman joined the U.S. Army

Marraige.

Jun 28, 1919

Harry S. Truman marries Bess Wallace in Independence, Missouri.

Judge.

Nov 4, 1922

Harry S. Truman is elected County Court Judge of Eastern Jackson County.

Daughter

Feb 17, 1924

Harry S. Truman and Bell Wallace give birth to Mary Margaret Truman.

Senator

Nov 4, 1934

Harry S. Truman was voted Senator for Missouri in 1934 and reelected in 1940.

First Term

Apr 12, 1945

Harry S. Truman becomes president after Franklin Delano Roosevelt dies in office. He was Vice President for only 82 days.