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Harry S. Truman

By Giddion

  • Birth.

    Harry S. truman is born in Lamar, Missouri to John Anderson Truman and Martha Ellen Young Truman.

  • Moving.

    After moving to other towns, Harry and his parents finally settled in Independence, Missouri.

  • Guard.

    Harry S. Truman enlisted into the Missouri Army National Guard.

  • Promotion.

    Harry S. Truman becomes Battery Commander in an Artillery Regiment in France.

  • Army.

    Harry S. Truman joined the U.S. Army

  • Marraige.

    Harry S. Truman marries Bess Wallace in Independence, Missouri.

  • Judge.

    Harry S. Truman is elected County Court Judge of Eastern Jackson County.

  • Daughter

    Harry S. Truman and Bell Wallace give birth to Mary Margaret Truman.

  • Senator

    Harry S. Truman was voted Senator for Missouri in 1934 and reelected in 1940.

  • First Term

    Harry S. Truman becomes president after Franklin Delano Roosevelt dies in office. He was Vice President for only 82 days.