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Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.Serving as vice president in 1945, he assumed the presidency upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The original editor created the article as "Harry S. Truman" on August 23, 2001. The article has been stable with this title ever since. Per the Manual of Style "When either of two styles is acceptable, it is inappropriate for an editor to change an article from one style to another unless there is a substantial reason to do so."
The Butcher, Grant's unmatched persistence led him to win several key victories for the Union forces earning him this nickname. [79] [80] The Great Hammerer [81] Little Beauty, a nickname mocking his good looks. [82] Ulyss, childhood nickname [34] U.S. Grant. Uncle Sam Grant, a name given to him by his classmates at West Point. [83]
"Pour it on 'em, Harry!" – 1948 U.S. presidential campaign slogan of Harry S. Truman "Give Em Hell, Harry!" – Harry Truman (After a man shouted it during one of his whistle stop railroad tours) "The Buck Stops Here"—Harry Truman (Sign kept on The Resolute Desk that became a staple of Truman's presidency) [13] "Dew it with Dewey ...
Harry shares his name with Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States. A picture of President Truman appears in his office. A picture of President Truman appears in his office. Additionally, a stuffed and mounted buck's head on his office wall has a placard reading "The Buck Stopped Here" hanging from it, a reference to the famous ...
He also loves to do crossword puzzles and has written clues for The New York Times crossword puzzle. ... Harry Truman played piano and even told the world that if he had been a better pianist he ...
Change Harry S. Truman to Harry S Truman. "S" being his entire middle name, not an abbreviation. Therefore there is no period. 2600:1012:B008:F95D:80:B735:A427:2DDC 05:43, 16 June 2020 (UTC) Not done: From the hatnote in the first sentence: Truman was not given a middle name, only the initial S. There is controversy over whether the period ...
First president to expand the country's territory [50] [51] First president to have pets at the White House; two grizzly bear cubs and a mockingbird. [52] [53] First president to found a university after being in office; the University of Virginia in 1819. [54] First president to serve as rector of a university (University of Virginia). [55]