Harry S Truman Biography

Birth of Harry S Truman

By the end of the yr 50,000 marines are in Korea

By the end of the yr 50,000 marines are in Korea

The US establishes a naval base at Tsingtao

The US establishes a naval base at Tsingtao

Appointed President of the USA, 33rd President, 1st term

Truman learns of the secret atomic-bomb development programme from Secretary of War Henry Stimson shortly after becoming president.

The day that marks victory in Europe for the Allies in World War II, the defining events were the Germans unconditional surrender Eisenhower at Rheims, France, and to the Soviets in Berlin on May 7, President Truman announces victory at 9 AM. Makes the announcement of Allied victory over the Axis powers in Europe at 3 PM

The Allies prepare for the land invasion of Japan, the plan is scrapped

USA., Britain, Russia & France declare supreme authority over Germany

Witnesses the signing of the charter of the United Nations

Witnesses the signing of the charter of the United Nations

Witnesses the signing of the charter of the United Nations. Calls the United Nations "a great instrument for peace & security & human progress in the world"

General Carl Spaatz is ordered to bomb one of the targets: Hiroshima, Kokura, Niigata, or Nagasaki as soon as weather permitted, some time after August 3

With Allied leaders in Potsdam when he hears news of the succesful test explosion

General Carl Spaatz is ordered to bomb one of the targets: Hiroshima, Kokura, Niigata, or Nagasaki as soon as weather permitted, some time after August 3

General Carl Spaatz is ordered to bomb one of the targets: Hiroshima, Kokura, Niigata, or Nagasaki as soon as weather permitted, some time after August 3

The United States conducts the Trinity test, the first detonation of a nuclear explosive device.

Soviet power in Eastern Europe is recognized. Polands western frontier will follow the Oder-Neisse line. Germany will divided into 4 zones. Churchill, Stalin & Truman agree the map for post war Europe

President Harry S. Truman discloses to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin that the United States has atomic weapons, Stalin feigns little surprise; he already knows this through espionage

Decides to drop the A-bomb on Hiroshima

USA, Britain & Nationalist China calls for unconditional Japanese surrender. The US, Britain & Nationalist China calls for unconditional Japanese surrender

President Harry S. Truman discloses to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin that the United States has atomic weapons, Stalin feigns little surprise; he already knows this through espionage

President Harry S. Truman discloses to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin that the United States has atomic weapons, Stalin feigns little surprise; he already knows this through espionage

The Japanese have to choose "utter devastation or unconditional surrender"

"Little Boy" is loaded onto the Enola Gay

The United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the first wartime use of a nuclear weapon.

The USA drops the atomic bomb on Nagasaki

"Fat Man", an implosion-type plutonium-239 weapon, is used against the city of Nagasaki, Japan

The United States drops a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki three days after Hiroshima.

Truman orders that no additional atomic bombs be used without further presidential authority.

The Smyth Report is released to the public, giving the first technical history of the development of the first atomic bombs

The Smyth Report is released to the public, giving the first technical history of the development of the first atomic bombs

The Smyth Report is released to the public, giving the first technical history of the development of the first atomic bombs

The Smyth Report was the common name given to an administrative history written by physicist Henry DeWolf Smyth about the Allied World War II effort to develop the atomic bomb, the Manhattan Project. The Smyth Report is released to the public, giving the first technical history of the development of the first atomic bombs

The United States announces Japan's unconditional surrender and the end of major Pacific hostilities.

Announces the unconditional surrender of Japan

"Fat Man", an implosion-type plutonium-239 weapon, is used against the city of Nagasaki, Japan

"Fat Man", an implosion-type plutonium-239 weapon, is used against the city of Nagasaki, Japan

"Fat Man", an implosion-type plutonium-239 weapon, is used against the city of Nagasaki, Japan

President Truman appoints David Lilienthal as the first Chairman of the AEC. All production facilities and nuclear reactors would be Government-owned, while all technical information and research results would be under Commission control

Russia, Britain, the USA & France recognize Austria with its 1937 boundaries

Russia, Britain, the USA & France recognize Austria with its 1937 boundaries

Sets up a Central Intelligence Group under National Intelligence Authority. Says that "needed intelligence information was not coordinated at any one place"

Sets up a Central Intelligence Group under National Intelligence Authority

Signs the Bill of Credit for $3.75 billion to Great Britain

Signs the Bill of Credit for $3.75 billion to Great Britain

Truman signs the Atomic Energy Act establishing civilian control through the new Atomic Energy Commission.

Signs the McMahon/Atomic Energy Act transferring the control of atomic energy from military to civilian hands, effective from January 1, 1947

Chinese-US Treaty of friendship & commerce

The Republicans win 246 seats & win the Congressional elections

Chinese-US Treaty of friendship & commerce

The American & British zones are economically joined together

The American & British zones are economically joined together

Unser the Washington Loan Agreement $3.75 billion is paid to Britain

Unser the Washington Loan Agreement $3.75 billion is paid to Britain

The United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) is an agency of the United States Government established after World War II by Congress to foster and control the peace time development of atomic science and technology

The United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) is an agency of the United States Government established after World War II by Congress to foster and control the peacetime development of atomic science and technology

Support free people who resist subjugation by armed minorities or outside pressure

Support free people who resist subjugation by armed minorities or outside pressure

Senate votes funds for Greece & Turkey against communist insurgency

Senate votes funds for Greece & Turkey against communist insurgency

Senate votes funds for Greece & Turkey against communist insurgency

Senate votes funds for Greece & Turkey against communist insurgency

Senate votes funds for Greece & Turkey against communist insurgency

The Taft-Hartley Act (also known as the Labor-Management Relations Act) is passed over the veto of Harry S. Truman, when it was passed by Congress Truman denounces it as a "slave-labor bill"

The Taft-Hartley Act declares the closed shop illegal and permits the union shop only after a vote of a majority of the employees. The Taft-Hartley Act (also known as the Labor-Management Relations Act) is passed over the veto of Harry S.

The Taft-Hartley Act enables the United States Attorney General the power to obtain an 80-day injunction when a threatened or actual strike that he/she believed "imperiled the national health or safety".

The Taft-Hartley Act forbids jurisdictional strikes and secondary boycotts & allows the right of employers to be exempted from bargaining with unions unless they wish to.

The Taft-Hartley Act forbids unions from contributing to political campaigns and requires union leaders to affirm they were not supporters of the Communist Party.

Truman, when it was passed by Congress Truman denounces it as a "slave-labor bill"

Uses the CIA to run covert ops in Europe. 1st institution of national security in the US

Describes the Treaty as a "sheild against agression & the fear of agression"

The west anounces a counter-blockade from west to east. Russia blockades Berlin, the US says that it will stay in Berlin

The US Senate ratifies the NATO Treaty after 2 weeks of debate

The US Senate ratifies the NATO Treaty after 2 weeks of debate

Appointed President of the USA, 33rd President, 2nd term

The CIA is given special powers under the CIA Act

The CIA is given special powers under the CIA Act. The CIA director can allocate funds entirely at his discretion

The CIA is given special powers under the CIA Act

Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance

Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance

Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance

The end of the blockade restores surface access to Berlin after both sides claim political success.

The Berlin blockade is lifted, both sides claim victory

US troops evacuate of south Korea, advisers organize the Republic of Korea Army

US troops evacuate of south Korea, advisers organize the Republic of Korea Army

President Truman appoints Gordon Dean as the second Chairman of the AEC

Congress approves the appropriation of military aid for projects against Communism

Bans US trade with the Peoples Republic of China

Guam achieves full US citizenship & self-Government

The United States & Britain refer to Ho Chi Minhs Government as a "puppet" of Russia. Bans US trade with the Peoples Republic of China

Directs the United States Atomic Energy Commission to continue work on developing a thermonuclear hydrogen bomb.

The United States & Britain recognize Bao Dais Government

The United States & Britain recognize Bao Dais Government

North Korea invades South Korea

The United Nations Security Council passes a resolution demanding withdrawal of North Korean forces

The United Nations Security Council passes a resolution demanding withdrawal of North Korean forces

North Korea captures Seoul, it has destroyed most of the South Korean Army

The House of Representitives approves enlistment of 547,000

The House of Representitives approves 547,000, requested by the US Defence Dept. Senate approves the enlistment of 547,000, as requested by the US Defence Dept

Orders MacArthur to support the southern Korean army with air & sea forces

A United Nations resolution demands the withdrawal of North Korean forces from South Korea

The United Nations calls for North Korean withdrawal from South Korea

Orders all US naval & airforces in Japan, Okinawa & the Philippines to be put on alert

A United Nations resolution demands the withdrawal of North Korean forces from South Korea

Authorized after MacArthur reports on the hopelessness of the South Korean situation

Agrees to MacArthurs request & orders US forces into Korea

UN troops arrive in Pusan

The United Nations Security Council instructs the US to appoint a Supreme Commander in Korea

The United Nations Security Council instructs the US to appoint a Supreme Commander in Korea

MacArthur is appointed as the Supreme Commander of the United Nations forces in Korea

MacArthur is appointed as the Supreme Commander of the United Nations forces in Korea

Truman requests an increased military budget from Congress. Sends Congress an emergency appropriation of $10 billion. Increases the annual peacetime military budget to $48 billion

Signs military aid legislation. Signs legislation granting $15 million in military aid to the French war in Indochina

Signs military aid legislation

Over the next 4 yrs the US will spend $3 billion to finance the French in Indochina

Over the next 4 yrs the US will spend $3 billion to finance the French in Indochina

US forces capture Inchon

President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel

President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel

US forces cross the North Korean border

Truman tells MacArthur the Chinese & Russians must not be involved in the war. The 1st & last meeting between Truman & MacArthur, fails to produce agreement. President Truman & General MacArthur confer at Wake Island on the course of the war

The Republicans gain thirty seats in the House of Representitives

Marshall Aid to Britain ceases

Marshall Aid to Britain ceases

A state of emergency is proclaimed in the USA after the reversals of the United Nations in Korea

The USA resumes diplomatic relations with Spain

US Presidents are restricted to 2 terms of office by the 21st Amendment

Legislation is passed limiting the Presidents terms in office to two

Orders the Army to control US railways during the strike

Dimisses MacArthur as Commander of United Nations forces because of his support of war with China

Congress rejects Russian proposals for arms & atomic weapons

The USA & the Philippines form a mutual defence pact

The USA, Australia & New Zealand sign the Pacific Security Agreement

The US & 49 other powers sign a peace Treaty with Japan, Russia boycotts the session

The House of Reps approves $56.9 billion for the armed forces Appropriation Bill

The House of Reps approves $56.9 billion for the armed forces Appropriation Bill

The US, France & Britain produce a disarmament plan to introduce to the United Nations Assembly

Peace negotiations take place at Panmunjon

Japan becomes self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of WW II in the Pacific

The biggest atomic bomb yet is exploded watched on television by 35 million

The biggest atomic bomb yet is exploded watched on television by 35 million

The US occupation of Japan comes to an end. Japan is self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of World War II in the Pacific

The US occupation of Japan comes to an end. Japan becomes self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of WW II in the Pacific

Signs the Foreign Aid Bill

The United States detonates Ivy Mike, the first full-scale thermonuclear device.

Truman announces that the US had developed the nuclear hydrogen bomb

Truman announces that the US had developed the hydrogen bomb

Death of Harry S Truman