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Harry S Truman

In the half-century since the presidency of Harry S Truman, his name has come to stand for leadership, personal integrity, plain speaking and a commitment to public service.

In October 2000 a group of 75 historians and presidential scholars ranked Truman as our 5th best of the 43 presidents in our nation's history, placing him among the "great" presidents. Historians say he was involved in making more critical decisions for our country than any president since Abraham Lincoln.

  • Elected to the Jackson County Court in 1922
  • Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1934
  • Nominated for Vice President in 1944
  • Sworn-in as nation's 33rd President April 12, 1945, after President Roosevelt's death
  • Retired to Independence, Missouri in January 1953

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