-Born in Lamar, Missouri on May 8, 1884 as an oldest child of John Anderson and Martha Ellen Young Truman
-2 younger siblings, John Vivian Truman & Mary Jane Truman
-Family moved frequently, thus Truman never attended school until 8
-Interests in music, reading, and history
-His mother was his best mentor throughout life
-Graduated from Independence High School (now William Chrisman High School) in 1901
-Didn't attend college, instead worked in many clercial jobs and helped with family's farm
-1905, joined Missouri Army National Guard to fight in WWI
-Earned reputation as qualified and successful leader
-After war, returned to Independence and married Bess Wallace, the same day Treaty of Versailles was signed
-Daughter named Mary Margaret Truman
-His haberdashery and investments went bankrupt
-Grew interest in politics and became Eastern District Judge of Jackson County easily, with support of Tom Pendergast
-1926, elected as Presiding Judge and re elected in 1930
-Served in U.S Senate from 1935-1945
-Appointed Vice President of former President, Franklin D. Roosevelt
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