Harry S. Truman Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Harry S. Truman, based on 5 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

5 records1945–19504 events2 places

Chronological biography

1945

Bombing of Hiroshima6 August 1945

Warfare / World War, 2nd · President of USA · Hiroshima

"Little Boy", a gun-type uranium-235 weapon, is used against the city of Hiroshima, Japan

Bombing of Hiroshima6 August 1945

Warfare / World War, 2nd · President of USA · Washington

Authorises the use of atomic weapons against Japan.

Manhattan Project6 August 1945

Warfare / World War, 2nd · President of USA · Hiroshima

"Little Boy", a gun-type uranium-235 weapon, is used against the city of Hiroshima, Japan

1946

Employment Act20 February 1946

Economy / Employment Policy · President of USA · Washington

The Act declares federal responsibility for promoting maximum employment, production and purchasing power.

1950

Defense Production Act8 September 1950

Economy / Industrial Policy · President of USA · Washington

The Act authorises priorities, allocations and financial support for national-defence production.

Titles and roles

President of USA

Record provenance

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