Harrys Truman at press conference, Savoy Hotel, London

December 26, 1972 - HARRY S. TRUMAN (May 8, 1884 - December 26, 1972) was the 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953). Truman became President of the United States with the death of F. D. Roosevelt on April 12, 1945. During his nearly eight years in office, Truman confronted enormous challenges in both foreign and domestic affairs. PICTURED: Jun 18, 1956 - London, England, United Kingdom - United States President HARRY S. TRUMAN at a press conference at the Savoy Hotel in London. (Credit Image: (c) KEYSTONE Pictures/ZUMA Wire/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans)

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