Harry Truman Harry Truman /ˈhæri ˈtruːmən/

noun

1. 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)  ( Harry S Truman , Harry Truman , President Truman , Truman , Harry S. 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)