Harry S. Truman: Importance in History

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  • Became President

    Became President

    Truman had been vice president for only 82 days when President Roosevelt died on this day.
  • Truman attends Conference at Potsdam, Germany

    Truman attends Conference at Potsdam, Germany

    Discussed post war treatment of Germany with Russian and Great Britain Prime Ministers.
  • Announcement of Dropping First Atomic Bomb

    Announcement of Dropping First Atomic Bomb

    The bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan by a B-29 bomber in the US Air Force.
  • Announced end of War with Japan

    Announced end of War with Japan

    During WWII
  • Truman calls end of Wartime

    Truman calls end of Wartime

    Truman signs a proclamation declaring the end of hostilities for World War II.
  • Truman vetoes the Taft-Hartley Bill

    Truman vetoes the Taft-Hartley Bill

    It was called it discriminatory against labor. Was created several presidencies earlier.
  • Truman signs the National Security Act of 1947

    Truman signs the National Security Act of 1947

    The act also establishs the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council.
  • Truman signs Foreign Assistance Act of 1948

    Truman signs Foreign Assistance Act of 1948

    It created the European Recovery Program (ERP) to implement the Marshall Plan for U.S. aid to European recovery.
  • Truman orders Berlin airlift

    Truman orders Berlin airlift

    Sent supplies to Germnay when attacked by the Soviet Union.
  • Truman is elected to second term as President.

    Truman is elected to second term as President.

  • Truman delivers the State of the Union message

    Truman delivers the State of the Union message

    He asked for strengthened liberal program characterized as the “Fair Deal.”
  • Truman escapes attempted assassination

    Truman escapes attempted assassination

    Carried out by two Puerto Rican nationalists.
  • End of Presidency

    End of Presidency