Harry S. Truman: A Chronology of His Life and Career

Truman's strong personality and fighting spirit won him loyal friends and bitter enemies. Blunt and outspoken, he often lashed out with strong language at those who opposed him. His opponents said he was too undignified. His friends loved him as a straightforward man of the people.

May 8, 1884	Born in Lamar, Missouri.
1901	Graduated from high school.
1906-1917	Ran the family farm at Grandview, Missouri.
1917-1919	Served in the U.S. Army during World War I.
June 28, 1919	Married Elizabeth Virginia Wallace.
1919-1921	Owned and operated a men's clothing store in Kansas City, Missouri.
1922	Elected judge of Jackson County, Missouri.
1926-1934	Served as presiding county judge.
1934	Elected to the United States Senate.
1941-1944	Served as chairman of the Truman Committee.
1944	Elected Vice-President of the United States.
April 12, 1945	Became President of the United States.
1948	Elected President of the United States.
1955	Published Year of Decisions.
1956	Published Trial and Hope.
1957	The Harry S. Truman Library opened in Independence, Missouri.
December 26, 1972	Died in Kansas City, Missouri.