Question: Who became the 33rd President of the United States, after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945?
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Harry S. Truman.
The 33rd President of the United States was Harry S. Truman. He assumed office after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 12, 1945. Truman was serving as Vice President at the time, a position he had held for just 82 days, having assumed office on January 20, 1945, as part of Roosevelt’s fourth term.
Truman’s ascension to the presidency came during a critical time in history. World War II was nearing its conclusion, and Truman faced the daunting task of leading the United States through the final stages of the war. One of his most significant and controversial decisions was authorizing the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, leading to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II.
Post-war, Truman’s presidency was marked by the start of the Cold War, the implementation of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe, and the initiation of U.S. involvement in the Korean War. His “Fair Deal” domestic agenda aimed to continue Roosevelt’s New Deal policies. Truman left office in 1953 but his impact on both national and global affairs continues to be felt and analyzed today.
