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 (141 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 5.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,315,797 | $2,900,000 | 4,867$ |
| Spain | 2 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 72,827 | $1,400,000 | 2,181$ |
| Israel | 2 | 6.50 | 0.17% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 16,071 | $400,000 | 697$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 6,670 | $55,000 | 42$ |
| Iran | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 64,313 | $610,000 | 467$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 131,874 | $21,000,000 | 8,367$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 160,861 | $1,500,000 | 1,143$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| Russia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 112,406 | $1,500,000 | 1,170$ |
| Moldova | 1 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 6,343 | $12,000 | 19$ |
| Panama | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,732 | $76,000 | 66$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,274 | $2,700,000 | 1,164$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 14,719 | $250,000 | 191$ |
| Totals | 16 | 2,318,989,696 | 2,941,969 | $33,103,000 | 20,947$ |
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United Kingdom:
President Harry Truman convened the first national conference on air pollution following the Donora Death Fog.
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Panama:
Harry Truman proclaimed the control of the United States over the continental shelf and the protection of fishing resources beyond three nautical miles.
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Romania:
Harry Truman was the American president to whom Churchill addressed his concerns about Russia after World War II.
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Moldova:
The last similar change occurred in 1949 when President Harry Truman transformed the 'Department of War' into the 'Department of Defense'.
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Brazil:
President Harry Truman changed the name of the agency as part of the National Security Act in 1947.
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Spain:
President Harry Truman changed the name of the Department of War to the Department of Defense in 1949.
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Russia:
President Harry Truman combined the Navy and military departments after World War II.
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India:
President Harry Truman reorganised the Department of War in 1947, merging it with the Navy and Air Force.
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Israel:
President Harry Truman consolidated the armed forces under one organization after World War II.
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Spain:
Harry Truman separated the Air Force and Army from the Department of War after World War II.
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