Harry Truman

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Definition

Proper noun: - The 33rd President of the United States: Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president, serving from 1945 to 1953. He assumed the presidency upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt and was later elected to a full term in 1948. - A key historical figure of the mid-20th century: Truman is known for making pivotal decisions at the end of World War II and during the early Cold War period.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Harry Truman made the difficult decision to authorize the use of atomic weapons.
    • The Truman Doctrine was a foreign policy established by President Harry Truman.
Advanced Usage
  • "Trumanesque" (adj): reminiscent of or characteristic of Harry S. Truman's style, particularly his direct, plain-spoken, and decisive manner.
    • The senator's blunt speech was described as Trumanesque.
Variants and Related Words
  • Truman Doctrine (n): the principle of containing Soviet geopolitical expansion during the Cold War, as articulated by President Truman.
  • Truman Administration (n): the executive branch of the U.S. government under President Truman (1945-1953).
Synonyms
  • President Truman: The most common formal synonym.
  • Harry S. Truman: The full name, including the middle initial 'S' (which does not stand for a specific name).
Related Phrases
  • "The buck stops here": A phrase popularized by President Truman, meaning the responsibility ultimately rests with the person in charge. (This is an idiom associated with him, not a phrasal verb).
  • "Give 'em hell, Harry!": A slogan of support used during Truman's 1948 presidential campaign.
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)

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