On this day in history, Dec. 26, 1972, President Harry S. Truman dies after suffering from pneumonia
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Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, died at age 88 in Kansas City after coming down with pneumonia on this day in history, Dec. 26, 1972. His legacy has grown in recent decades.
He was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia on Dec. 5 and suffered multiple complications. "I felt like the moon, the stars and all the planets had fallen on me." — Harry Truman Truman's studies ended with high school. He was the only president since the 19th century who was not college educated. World War I "was a transformative experience that brought out Truman’s leadership qualities." "Later presidents, regardless of political party, looked back on Truman fondly." Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
"Confronted during his presidency with a momentous series of challenges, his strength and spirit proved equal to them all," President Richard Nixon said in announcing Truman's death to the nation.