Harry S Truman served as the 33rd President of the United States. He became president on April 12, 1945, following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Truman served out the remainder of Roosevelt’s fourth term and was then elected to a full term in 1948. Therefore, Harry S Truman served a total of two terms as President.
His first term was from April 12, 1945, to January 20, 1949, and his second term was from January 20, 1949, to January 20, 1953. Despite serving two terms, Truman’s presidency is often remembered for his decisive actions during the final months of World War II and the early years of the Cold War.