We remember President Harry S. Truman who was born in Lamar, MO, on this day in 1884.
Truman assumed the presidency following the death of President Franklin Roosevelt in April 1945. Truman made the decision to drop two atomic bombs against Japan. He helped rebuild postwar Europe, worked to contain communism and led the United States into the Korean War (1950-1953).
Truman left the presidency with very low ratings. However, he has risen over time and most see him today as a very consequential president.
President Truman died in 1972.
A few years ago, David McCullough wrote a wonderful book about President Truman.
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