Harry S. Truman
President of the United States from 1945 to 1953; politician (1884–1972).
The record
Harry S. Truman was a president of the United States from 1945 to 1953; politician. Born on 8 May 1884 in Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, Truman died on 26 December 1972 in Research Medical Center at the age of 88.
Positions held include United States senator (1935–1937), United States senator (1937–1939) and United States senator (1939–1941). Truman studied at University of Missouri–Kansas City and William Chrisman High School. Honours include Silver T-Square Award, Congressional Gold Medal and Armed Forces Reserve Medal, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 198 languages, Harry S. Truman is No. 207 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 8 May 1884, Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
- Died
- 26 December 1972, Research Medical Center (aged 88)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Politician, judge, businessperson
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Education
- University of Missouri–Kansas City, William Chrisman High School
- Height
- 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 198
Did you know
Was 51 when first united States senator (1935).
Lived to 88.
Shares a birthday with Friedrich Hayek and Henry Dunant.
Has a Wikipedia article in 198 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1935–1937United States senator
- 1937–1939United States senator
- 1939–1941United States senator
- 1941–1943United States senator
- 1943–1945United States senator
- 1945–1953President of the United States
- 1945Vice President of the United States
- 1945United States senator
- —Governor-General of the Philippines
- —Senator
Connections
- FatherJohn Anderson Truman
- MotherMartha Ellen Young Truman
- SpouseBess Truman
- ChildMargaret Truman
2 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Silver T-Square Award1950
- Congressional Gold Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
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