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Birth of Harry Truman
Truman was born on May 8th, 1884. He was born in Lamar, Missouri. His parents were John Anderson Truman and Martha Ellen Truman. -
Moving of the Trumans
The Trumans move to 619 Crysler Street, in Independence Missouri. -
The Sickness
In January of 1894, Harry becomes seriously ill with diphtheria. After starting to recover, he suffered a relapse and became paralyzed for a few months. According to his sister, in these times of immobility is when he developed his love for reading. -
Harry Truman Graduates
In 1901 Truman graduates from high school. -
Truman is Sworn into Regular Army
Truman is Sworn into Regular Army service as a member of the 129th field artillery regiment. -
Truman Gets Married
June 28th, 1919, Harry Truman marries Bess Wallace. -
Truman Becomes a Judge
In 1926 Truman is elected as the judge of Jackson County Court. This is his first step to a large role in America. -
Truman For Senate
In 1940 Truman wins the election for a U.S. Senate seat. It is a turning point in his political career. -
Vice President
On July 21st, of 1944, Truman is nominated as U.S. Vice President. -
Becoming POTUS
Truman became president April 12th, 1945, due to the death of president Roosevelt. He was only Vice President for 82 days before succeeding to presidency. -
End of the War
Truman announces the end of the war over the radio. -
Rebuilding
Truman attends a conference at Potsdam, Germany to discuss the rebuilding of Germany from the war with Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. -
Atomic Bomb
He announces the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. -
Ending of War With Japan
Truman announces the ending of the war with Japan at a press conference. -
Airlift
Truman orders an airlift of supplies into Berlin in answer to a Russain blockade. -
Re- election
The re-election of Truman happened on November 2nd, 1948. That day Harry Truman topped Governor Thomas E. It was one of the greatest upsets in American history. -
Inauguration
On January 20th Truman was inaugurated for his second term. -
MacArthur Being Relieved
On April 11th, of 1951, Truman relieves MacArthur of all posts. -
Later Life
On his 71st birthday, Truman breaks ground for the construction of a privately financed Harry S. Truman Library building. -
Truman's Death
Harry Truman died December 26th, 1972, in Kansas City, Missouri. His cause of death was multiple organ failures.
