Harry Truman

/ˌhɛri ˌtrumən/
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Definitions of Harry Truman
  1. noun
    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)
    synonyms: Harry S Truman, President Truman, Truman
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    Chief Executive, President, President of the United States, United States President
    the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government
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