On the 8th day of May in 1884, Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar, Missouri. He was the eldest of the three offspring of John and Martha Young Truman. Her parents could not decide on his middle name and settled to use the initial S in honor of his grandfathers, Solomon … Read more
After assuming the presidential position with the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945, Harry S. Truman undoubtedly had a series of difficult challenges to face: managing the American economy’s shift from war-time to peace-time status, establishing international relations, and keeping unity in the country post-war. Here’s how the ‘Man of the … Read more
Renowned for ending the Pacific War, the Truman Doctrine, and the Marshall Plan among his other significant achievements, Harry S. Truman has left a mark as a champion of the American government. But, before being a pugnacious fighter and the ‘Man of the People’, take a look at how he fared as … Read more
Harry and Bess on their wedding day, June 28, 1919 Harry Truman and Bess Truman were blessed with one child, Mary Margaret Truman. During her father’s presidency, she regularly joined him on campaign trips, was a common sight at important events in the White House, and became a sweetheart of the media. … Read more