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Harry S. Truman

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Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) was the 33rd president of the United States. Truman was born on May 8, 1884, in Lamar, Missouri. After FDR died in office (In 1945), Truman became presidency. He served from 1945 to 1953. In 1945 Truman authorized dropping two atomic bombs on Japan, ending World War II. Truman won the next election for office, although it had been widely predicted that he would lose. In 1950 he sent troops to South Korea (to help protect against invading communuist North Korean troops), starting the Korean War. Truman died on December 26, 1972, in Kansas City,Missouri.