Who is Harry Truman?
Harry Truman, or Harry S. Truman, was the thirty-third President of the United States. Before becoming President of the United States, Harry Truman was Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt. Upon the death of Roosevelt, Truman took over the Presidency. Truman served two terms in the office. During his first term, 1945 through 1949, he did not have a Vice President. In his following term from 1949 through 1953, however, his Vice President was Alben W. Barkley. Harry Truman faced a number of domestic challenges as President of the United States. He faced economic troubles including severe shortages and numerous strikes. Upon his executive orders, the United States Armed Forces began a process of desegregation. Truman also faced the task of removing thousands of government officials from office for showing sympathy or adherence to the Communist movement.
