Harry S. Truman

Republicans gain control of Congress
Establishes the Truman Doctrine for aid to other nations
Congress passes Marshall Plan
After whistle-stop campaign, beats Thomas Dewey in election to begin his second term
Start of Korean War
Signs executive order to seize steel mills to prevent strike

Truman became president after Franklin D. Roosevelt died at the start of his fourth term.

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