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| 1. | Elizabeth Virginia Wallace (Bess), 1885–1982, U.S. first lady 1945–53 (wife of Harry S Truman). |
| 2. | Harry S, 1884–1972, 33rd president of the U.S. 1945–53. |
| 3. | a male given name. |
| Tru·man (trōō'mən) First Lady of the United States (1945-1953) as the wife of President Harry S. Truman. She was a valued adviser to her husband. |
| Truman, Harry S. 1884-1972. The 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953). He authorized the use of the atomic bomb against Japan (1945), implemented the Marshall Plan (1948), initiated the establishment of NATO (1949), and ordered U.S. involvement in the Korean War (1950-1953). |