Harry Truman

Harry Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. He took office after Franklin D. Roosevelt's death. Truman is known for making the controversial decision to use atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II, significantly shaping post-war global politics. He implemented the Marshall Plan to aid European recovery and established NATO for collective defense. His presidency saw the beginning of the Cold War, marked by tensions with the Soviet Union. Truman's domestic policies included initiatives like the Fair Deal, which aimed at social reform and economic growth.