Tru·man (tr  m n), Elizabeth Known as "Bess." 1885-1982. First Lady of the United States (1945-1953) as the wife of President Harry S. Truman. She was a valued adviser to her husband. |
| Truman, Harry S. 1884-1972. The 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953). He authorized the use of the atomic bomb against Japan (1945), implemented the Marshall Plan (1948), initiated the establishment of NATO (1949), and ordered U.S. involvement in the Korean War (1950-1953). |
Truman [ˈtruːmən]
n
(Biographies / Truman, Harry S (1884-1972) M, US Democratic, POLITICS: statesman) Harry S. 1884-1972, US Democratic statesman; 33rd president of the US (1945-53). He approved the dropping of the two atomic bombs on Japan (1945), advocated the postwar loan to Britain, and involved the US in the Korean War
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| Noun | 1. |  Truman - elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972) |
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