How did Truman respond to the economic challenges after World War II?
Truman’s response was to demand that the OPA be continued to check inflation. Conservative opponents in Congress wanted to return to laissez-faire. Ultimately the conservatives won.
What did the Truman administration do?
With the Truman Doctrine, President Harry S. Truman established that the United States would provide political, military and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threat from external or internal authoritarian forces. Truman asked Congress to support the Greek Government against the Communists.
What major events happened during Truman’s presidency?
Harry S. Truman – Key Events
- April 12, 1945. Roosevelt dies. President Franklin D.
- May 8, 1945. Germany surrenders.
- July 17, 1945. Potsdam Conference.
- August 6, 1945. Hiroshima.
- August 9, 1945. Nagasaki.
- August 14, 1945. Japan surrenders.
- September 6, 1945. Truman’s 21-point plan.
- February 20, 1946. Employment Act of 1946.
Who becomes president after Truman?
| Harry S. Truman | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Succeeded by | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| 34th Vice President of the United States | |
| In office January 20, 1945 – April 12, 1945 | |
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