Harry S. Truman did not go under election for his first term as a president. Only 82 days after he was appointed as the Vice President, FDR suddently died. This incident automatically made Harry Truman the 33rd President. Due to the sudden transition, there was no Vice President under him during 1945-1949. Truman hadn't had much opportunity to discuss with FDR, and thus, didn’t have much idea about foreign or domestic affairs. He was even unaware of the Manhattan Project until later on. Truman sincerely asked FDR’s cabinet members to stay and give him advices.
After he finished the remaining terms of FDR, Truman decided to run for his 2nd term as President. However, majority of the population predicted that Truman would lose the election. Truman’s public approval rating was down to 36%. Experts believed that Truman had no chance 
against his Republican rival, Thomas E. Dewey. However, in spite of many experts’ thoughts, Truman won the election against Thomas E, Dewey, and won his presidency for second term. His popular vote was 49.6% and Thomas’ was 45%. Truman’s Electoral vote was 303, and Thomas’ was 189. People called this unexpected turnover, the "Truman’s stunning come-from- behind victory”. His running mate, Alben W. Barkley, became his vice president during 1949-1953.
against his Republican rival, Thomas E. Dewey. However, in spite of many experts’ thoughts, Truman won the election against Thomas E, Dewey, and won his presidency for second term. His popular vote was 49.6% and Thomas’ was 45%. Truman’s Electoral vote was 303, and Thomas’ was 189. People called this unexpected turnover, the "Truman’s stunning come-from- behind victory”. His running mate, Alben W. Barkley, became his vice president during 1949-1953.
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