President Truman

Definition

Harry S. Truman served as the 33rd President of the United States from 1945 to 1953. He took office after Franklin D. Roosevelt's death and led during crucial times such as World War II, dropping atomic bombs on Japan, implementing key Cold War policies, and establishing important alliances like NATO.

Related terms

Containment: The policy adopted by Truman to prevent the spread of communism, which involved limiting Soviet influence and providing economic and military aid to countries resisting it.

Marshall Plan: An economic assistance program initiated by Truman to provide financial aid for Western European countries after World War II, aimed at preventing the spread of communism.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization): A military alliance formed by Western democracies, including the United States, to counter potential communist aggression and ensure collective defense.