elected Vice President in Roosevelt''s 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt''s death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972)
elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972)