Definition

Proper noun - Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States: The man who served as the 33rd president, succeeding Franklin D. Roosevelt upon his death in 1945 and later being elected to a full term in 1948. He is historically significant for authorizing the use of atomic weapons against Japan to end World War II.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • President Truman made the difficult decision to use the atomic bomb.
  • The Truman Doctrine, announced by President Truman, aimed to contain the spread of communism.

Advanced Usage

• "Truman's presidency": Referring to the period, events, and policies of his time in office.
  • The post-war economic adjustment was a major challenge during Truman's presidency.
• "A Truman-esque decision": Used to describe a direct, consequential, and politically difficult decision, reminiscent of Truman's style.
  • The CEO faced a Truman-esque decision regarding the future of the company.

Variants and Related Words

• Truman Doctrine (proper noun): A key foreign policy principle of his administration stating that the U.S. would support free peoples resisting subjugation.
• Fair Deal (proper noun): The name for President Truman's domestic policy agenda, which aimed to extend New Deal reforms.

Synonyms

• Harry S. Truman
• The 33rd President

Related Phrases

• "The buck stops here": A famous phrase associated with President Truman, meaning the ultimate responsibility lies with him. This was a sign on his desk.
  • As team leader, you must remember: the buck stops here.

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)