What was Harry Truman like as a person?

His personality was unique. He was very confident in his own judgement and usually moved on after making a decision, never one to dwell. He was also known for his terrible temper, explosiveness, sensitivity, and harsh or quick responses. read more

Harry S. Truman was born in Missouri on May 8, 1884. He was Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s vice president for just 82 days before Roosevelt died and Truman became the 33rd president. In his first months in office he dropped the atomic bomb on Japan, ending World War II. read more

In 2004, the President Harry S. Truman Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering was created as a distinguished postdoctoral three-year appointment at Sandia National Laboratories. In 2001, the University of Missouri established the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs to advance the study and practice of governance. read more