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Early life, family, and education. Truman at age 13 in 1897. Truman was born in Lamar, Missouri, on May 8, 1884, the oldest child of John Anderson Truman and Martha Ellen Young Truman. He was named for his maternal uncle, Harrison "Harry" Young. His middle initial, "S", is not an abbreviation of one particular name.
When 8-year old Harry S. Truman started school in 1892, he could already read, and by the time he was 14 years old he had read all the books in the public library of interest to a boy and had read the family Bible three times. He began first grade at the old Noland School.
Apr 12, 2024 · Harry S. Truman, 33rd president of the United States (1945–53), who led his country through the final stages of World War II and through the early years of the Cold War, vigorously opposing Soviet expansionism in Europe and sending U.S. forces to turn back a communist invasion during the Korean War.
Nov 12, 2009 · Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), the 33rd U.S. president, assumed office following the death of President Franklin Roosevelt (1882-1945). In the White House from 1945 to 1953, Truman made the...
Apr 3, 2014 · Early Life. Truman was the first of three children born to John Anderson Truman, a farmer and mule trader, and his wife, Martha Ellen Truman. Truman was named in honor of his maternal uncle,...
Educational Resources. Student Resources. Biographical Sketch: Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States. Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar, Missouri on May 8, 1884, the son of John Anderson Truman and Martha Ellen (Young) Truman.
Harry S. Truman. Educational Resources. Discover resources and activities for all ages or browse lesson plans and other materials for classroom use. Virtual tour of the museum. Truman Library educators mailing list - sign up now! Email mark.adams@nara.gov for details and registration information. Schedule a Tour.
