Harry Truman
Harry Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. He is best known for making the decision to use atomic bombs on Japan during World War II, which contributed to the end of the war but also initiated the nuclear age. Truman's presidency was marked by significant events including the beginning of the Cold War and the establishment of NATO. His leadership style was characterized by decisiveness and a commitment to civil rights.
Born on May 08, 1884 (140 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 5.50 | 0.04% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 133,886 | $21,000,000 | 8,494$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 40,441 | $2,700,000 | 1,608$ |
| Ukraine | 2 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 32,312 | $155,000 | 115$ |
| Peru | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,485 | $230,000 | 87$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,265 | $190,000 | 78$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,333 | $68,000 | 22$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,622 | $250,000 | 99$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,272 | $110,000 | 46$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 26,796 | $303,000 | 79$ |
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,228 | $1,700,000 | 726$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,803 | $610,000 | 202$ |
| Totals | 15 | 747,807,137 | 311,555 | $28,016,000 | 12,050$ |
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Recent Mentions
Iran:
The biggest question is whether Donald Trump will uphold the promise of his predecessor Harry Truman regarding NATO.
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United Kingdom:
Concerns are based on Trump's determination to keep the promise his predecessor Harry Truman made in 1949.
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Ukraine:
Harry Truman was exempt from the two-term limit established by the 22nd Amendment.
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Canada:
Harry Truman desegregated the armed services.
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United States:
Harry Truman fired Gen. Douglas MacArthur after MacArthur defied Truman during the most dangerous days of the Korean War.
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Switzerland:
Harry Truman expressed concerns about the potential for a powerful federal police force in his diary.
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Ukraine:
Harry Truman's foreign policy doctrine laid the foundations for U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War.
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Egypt:
Harry Truman is referenced for having previously dismissed General Douglas MacArthur.
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Slovakia:
Harry Truman once visited the Strenk family of Slovak immigrants.
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United Kingdom:
At the outset of the cold war, President Harry Truman warned that the world’s people 'may surrender to the false security offered so temptingly by totalitarian regimes'.
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