English noun: Harry Truman | |||
1. | Harry Truman (person) 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) | ||
Synonyms | Harry S Truman, President Truman, Truman | ||
Instance hypernym | Chief Executive, President, President of the United States, United States President | ||