The President of the United States in 1950 was Harry S. Truman. He served as the 33rd President, having assumed office on April 12, 1945, following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Truman’s presidency was marked by significant events, including the conclusion of World War II, the beginning of the Cold War, and the Korean War that started in 1950. His leadership during these turbulent times shaped much of the modern political landscape of the United States.
In 1950, Truman was dealing with rising tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, leading to a focus on containment policies designed to prevent the spread of communism. This era also saw the implementation of the Marshall Plan, which aimed to aid European recovery after the war.