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 | 5 | 6.20 | 0.11% | +30% | 331,002,651 | 492,338 | $21,000,000 | 31,236$ |
| Italy | 2 | 5.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 46,473 | $2,000,000 | 1,537$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 20,487 | $2,700,000 | 815$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,604 | $190,000 | 84$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 289 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,145 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,891 | $1,700,000 | 756$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,497 | $350,000 | 148$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 3,374 | $55,000 | 21$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 341,243 | 143 | $24,000 | 10$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 19 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 533,851 | $2,900,000 | 1,122$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,719 | $48,000 | 27$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,619 | $250,000 | 99$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 17,785 | $155,000 | 63$ |
| Israel | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 3,774 | $400,000 | 164$ |
| Totals | 21 | 2,054,065,162 | 1,187,008 | $31,789,500 | 36,090$ |
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United States:
President Harry Truman was a great advocate of European unity and supported European integration.
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Israel:
Harry Truman is mentioned for his historical recognition of the State of Israel.
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Venezuela:
Harry Truman became president following the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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Ukraine:
Harry Truman criticized the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidential terms.
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Romania:
Harry Truman was the President of the United States who initiated American involvement in Vietnam during the Cold War.
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Liechtenstein:
In 1946, then-President Harry Truman offered the Danes $100 million in gold bars for the island.
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Canada:
It took more than a half-century – and the efforts of American presidents from Harry Truman (with the Marshall Plan and NATO) to John F. Kennedy.
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Italy:
Harry Truman is referenced for his historical decision to implement the Marshall Plan for Europe post-World War II.
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Colombia:
Harry Truman previously offered to buy Greenland in 1946 for 100 million dollars in gold.
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India:
Harry Truman assumed the presidency after Franklin Delano Roosevelt passed away during his fourth term.
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