“Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.”

Harry S. Truman

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About Harry S. Truman

Politician American

Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953 after assuming office upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. A veteran of World War I, he ascended from local Missouri politics to...

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