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Truman   /trˈumən/   Listen
Truman

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).  Synonyms: Harry S Truman, Harry Truman, President Truman.



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"Truman" Quotes from Famous Books



... essay it is perfect in form, its thesis is stated clearly and developed with forceful logic, and the wealth of material brought to bear upon the subject displays a knowledge of Shakespeare and the classic drama worthy of Truman Spencer, ...
— Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 • Howard Phillips Lovecraft

... tremendous trifles and addenda that go to gladden the chattel-loving heart of a woman. A little secret society of her erstwhile school friends presented her with a luncheon set; the Keller twins with a silver gravy boat; and Jeanette Peopping Truman, who occupied an apartment in the same building, spent as many as three afternoons a week with her, helping to piece out a really lovely tulip-design quilt ...
— The Vertical City • Fannie Hurst

... Major Truman was also at hand, an eager listener to what was said. The former squire of Barcreek shook his head dubiously. "I was hoping our neighborhood would miss being raided after that last trouble," he said. ...
— An Undivided Union • Oliver Optic



Words linked to "Truman" :   president, President of the United States, Chief Executive, United States President



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