What was Harry S. Truman's role during WW2?

Harry Truman (1884-1972), the 33rd U.S. president, assumed office following the death of President Franklin Roosevelt (1882-1945). read more

Many historians today rate Truman's performance much more positively than his constituents did at the time. So, Truman served as President of the United States and, therefore, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States during the final months of World War II. read more

President Harry S. Truman oversaw the surrender of German troops, ordered the bombing of Japan and ratified the charter that established the United Nations. Although President Roosevelt put many of the policies that led to the end of the war in place before his death, Truman is credited with ending World War II. read more