Harry Truman was the 33rd President of the United States from 1945 to 1953. Some of his key accomplishments included ending World War II, establishing the Marshall Plan and NATO to contain the Soviet Union during the Cold War, desegregating the military, and firing General MacArthur during the Korean War to maintain civilian control over the military. However, he was also criticized for losses during the Korean War and allowing China to fall to communism under Mao Zedong.

1. I’m just wild about Harry! Harry Truman 33rd president Democrat 1945-1953 The Buck stops here!

5. Marshall Plan

7. Jackie Robinson

10. Strom Thurmond and the Dixiecrats

11. Results

12. Shocking!

14. China falls to communism Mao vs. Chiang

16. North Korea attacks South

19. There is no substitute for victory!