1884–1972
Harry S. Truman
President of the United States from 1945 to 1953; politician
88years old at death
32,373days lived
89%of the people on this site died younger
Harry S. Truman was born on 8 May 1884 and died on 26 December 1972, aged 88 years and 232 days. That is 32,373 days in all.
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- Edward GibbonEnglish historian and politician · 1737–179456 yrs
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- Meles ZenawiEthiopian politician; Prime Minister of Ethiopia · 1955–201257 yrs
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