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Harry S Truman is born in Lamar, Missouri.
Harry S. Truman is born in Lamar, Missouri, on May 8, 1884 -
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Moves several times
During this timespan, Harry moved 4 times. 1st, his family moved to a farm in Grandview, Missouri. -
Graduates High School
Harry graduates high school some time in 1901. -
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Settles in banking
Harry worked various jobs before settling in banking, in 1906. Later that year, he moved back to his family farm in Grandview, Missouri. -
Serves in army
In 1917, Harry went to serve in the army against Germany and it's allies. Since he had already served in the National Guard, he was able to become a first lieutenant when he joined the Army. -
Returns from army and marries
In 1918, Harry returned from the Army, and then married Elizabeth "Bess" Wallace. -
First time elected
In 1922, Harry was elected county judge for Jackson County, Missouri. It was his first time elected for a government rank. -
Margaret is born
In 1924, Harry's duaghter, Margaret was born. It was also the year thar he lost his reelection to judgeship in Jackson County. -
Elected to US Senate
In 1934, Truman was elected to the United States senate from Missouri. -
Reelected
In 1940, Harry was reelected into the US senate, meaning in all, Harry would had spent 12 years in the US Senate. -
Elected Vice President!
In, 1944, Truman was elected Vice President of the United States! (He was elected under Roosevelt) This year was a very exciting one for Harry. -
Harry is President!
In 1945, Harry became the President of the United States after Roosevelt unexpectedly died on April 12th. Because of this, many people called him "An accidental president." Harry was also the one to decide to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima after the event at Pearl Harbor. -
Truman reelected
In 1948, Harry was reelected in a surprise victory, The victory was so surprising, a newspaper had already sent out copies saying "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN" Harry held the faulty headline up at a St. Louis train station, smiling. -
Assassination attempt
In 1950, Harry was unhurt in a failed assassination attempt. This was also the year that the Korean War began. -
Left presidency
In 1953, Harry left presidency. He could have went for reelection again, but he was very unpopular at the time. One reason was that he had fired one of the most popular Generals in the army, General Douglas MacArthur. -
Publishes memoir
In 1955, Harry published his first volume of memoirs. He published the second the next year, in 1956 -
Death
Harry S. Truman died on December 26, 1972, of natural causes.
