Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

March 14, 1999

 
 
 
 
 
 
      

The Many Roles of Harry S. Truman

Harry was President of the United States.
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
      

   Harry Truman was a president.
He became president in 1945. He became president when President Roosevelt died in 1945.

   He later ran against Thomas Dewey for president in 1948 and won----which was a big surprise to many reporters and poll takers

by Jon F., 2nd Grade,
Barry School

Harry & the White House
      
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of thirteen Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

500 W. US Hwy. 24. Independence MO 64050
truman.library@nara.gov
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Phone: 816-268-8200 or 1-800-833-1225;
Fax: 816-268-8295.

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