On this day in history, December 26, 1972, President Harry S. Truman dies after suffering from pneumoniaHarry S. Truman, who was unexpectedly thrust into the presidency and a global leadership role at an extraordinary tipping point in human history, died at Kansas City Research Medical Center on this day in history, Dec. 26, 1972. Vice President Truman ascended to the Oval Office following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 12, 1945. READ ON THE FOX NEWS APPFuneral of Harry Truman as his casket lies in state at the Truman Library. President Harry S. Truman seated in the White House with the sign "The Buck Stops Here" in the foreground, circa 1950. Original article source: On this day in history, December 26, 1972, President Harry S. Truman dies after suffering from pneumonia

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