BC: Camille Tidwell 1-11-12 2nd Hour References: Google and ask.com
FC: Harry Truman # 33 | "If you can't convince them, confuse them."
1: Born May 8, 1884 in Lamar, MO. He then succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945. Truman's presidency is best known for defeating Nazi Germany.
2: Harry Truman was only the vice president for 82 days because Roosevelt died then Truman stepped up. FDR'S condition was closely held secret, and he had not prepared Truman to step up in presidency. American was still in World War 2 when he stepped up. President Truman was thrust onto the world political stage at a very critical time.
3: When he was in office they bombed Hiroshima with the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. | When he was in office they bombed Nagaskia on August 9, 1945. | While he was in office within the first 2 and 4 months of the bombings, the effects killed 90,000 to 166,00 people in Hiroshima. And 60,000-80,00 people in Nagaskia.
4: Truman loved to play cards, horseshoes, and the piano. | Kissing his daughter Margaret. | Bess Truman and Harry Truman. | Truman family.
5: Harry Truman # 33