Truman
Elizabeth Virginia Wallace (“Bess”) 1885–1982, U.S. First Lady 1945–53 (wife of Harry S Truman).
Harry S, 1884–1972, 33rd president of the U.S. 1945–53.
a male given name.
Contemporary Examples
If you were already thinking “Truman Doctrine,” give yourself a point.
Obama’s ‘No Containment’ AIPAC Speech Made War With Iran Inevitable Michael Tomasky March 5, 2012
Unable to punish Truman from inside the party, pro-segregation Democrats determined to punish him from outside.
David’s Bookclub: Strom Thurmond’s America David Frum April 15, 2013
Vidal caroused with Tennessee Williams and Christopher Isherwood and feuded with Truman Capote.
How Gay Was Gore Vidal? Tim Teeman July 30, 2013
Health-care reform has been attempted by three Democratic presidents: Truman, Carter, and Clinton.
Obama vs. the Democrats John Avlon March 11, 2009
They even attacked the strong anticommunist policies of presidents Truman and Eisenhower.
We Need Liberals Now! Leslie H. Gelb October 27, 2011
Historical Examples
To Cranston and Truman, as well as to the captains of the —th, there seemed every reason to push ahead.
Under Fire Charles King
An appeal to Truman’s regimental pride was always effective.
Under Fire Charles King
Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
In The Saddle Oliver Optic
He and Truman went thither because they knew that that was where Sanders could be found, and there they found him.
Under Fire Charles King
The Truman order had no immediate effect on the Army’s racial policy.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
noun
Harry S. 1884–1972, US Democratic statesman; 33rd president of the US (1945–53). He approved the dropping of the two atomic bombs on Japan (1945), advocated the postwar loan to Britain, and involved the US in the Korean War
surname, attested by 1215, literally “faithful man, trusty man.”
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