Focus on: Harry Truman (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was Harry Truman born?
In what year was Harry Truman born?
1884
When was Truman elected to the US Senate?
When was Truman elected to the US Senate?
1934
When did Truman become President?
When did Truman become President?
April 1945
What did the sign on Truman's desk say?
What did the sign on Truman's desk say?
The buck stops here
How many US soldiers might have died invading Japan, according to Truman's generals?
How many US soldiers might have died invading Japan, according to Truman's generals?
500,000
On which two cities did Truman order atomic bombs to be dropped?
On which two cities did Truman order atomic bombs to be dropped?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What military alliance did Truman establish during the Cold War?
What military alliance did Truman establish during the Cold War?
NATO
During what years did Truman order the Berlin Airlift?
During what years did Truman order the Berlin Airlift?
1948-9
In what year did North Korea invade South Korea, prompting Truman to send troops?
In what year did North Korea invade South Korea, prompting Truman to send troops?
1950
Who was Truman's Republican opponent in the 1948 presidential election?
Who was Truman's Republican opponent in the 1948 presidential election?
Thomas Dewey
What campaign strategy did Truman use in the 1948 election?
What campaign strategy did Truman use in the 1948 election?
Whistle-stop tour
Which of these was NOT part of Truman's Fair Deal?
Which of these was NOT part of Truman's Fair Deal?
Tax cuts for wealthy
What major civil rights action did Truman order in the armed forces?
What major civil rights action did Truman order in the armed forces?
Desegregation