Harry S. Truman
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Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. As the 34th vice president in 1945, he assumed the presidency upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in April.
Official portrait, 1947
Truman at age 13 in 1897
Truman's home in Independence, Missouri
Truman in September 1917
George C. Marshall
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George Catlett Marshall Jr. was an American military officer and diplomat. He rose through the United States Army to become Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army under presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and H
Official portrait, 1946
1900 VMI Keydets football team. Marshall circled
Major General Robert Lee Bullard (center, facing towards his right, photo's left), the newly appointed commander of the 1st Division, and members of his divisional staff at Gondrecourt, France, 17 January 1918. To Bullard's right is Lieutenant Colonel George C. Marshall, the 1st Division's assistant chief of staff for operations.
General of the Armies John J. Pershing and members of his staff standing outside the State, War, and Navy Building in Washington, D.C., 23 September 1919. Pershing is second from left in front row. Marshall is behind Pershing.