Associations to the word «Truman»

Wiktionary

TRUMAN, proper noun. A surname​.
TRUMAN, proper noun. A male given name

Dictionary definition

TRUMAN, noun. 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).

Wise words

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