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Harry S. Truman

34th

34th Vice President · 1945–1945

Harry S. Truman

DemocraticMissouriBecame President

Served under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Last verified: May 2026

Key Facts

Term: 1945–1945
Party: Democratic
President: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Home State: Missouri
Born: 1884
Died: 1972

Notable For

Became 33rd President after FDR's death. Served as VP for only 82 days.

Harry S. Truman served as the 34th Vice President from 1945 to 1945, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Became President

Harry S. Truman went on to serve as President of the United States.

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