Nation Mourns Roosevelt Death as Truman Sets In
Harry S. Truman becomes 32nd U S president after Franklin D Roosevelt dies at Warm Springs Georgia. He declares a national day of mourning, meets with Stettinius and Cabinet, plans Hyde Park funeral services, and moves quickly to assume leadership while pledging to carry Roosevelt policies forward.
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Truman's Ascent From Modest Origins to President
In Independence Missouri a long road through corn rows and humble beginnings frames Harry S. Truman. The narrative portrays him as a plain country boy whose early steps toward politics were shaped by practical ambition and circumstance, leading to a later ascent to the presidency.
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Please Pray for Me Truman Acknowledges Heavy Responsibility
President Truman, tearful yet hopeful, asked friends to pray for him as he faced a turning point in world history. He recalled his rise from obscurity to the White House, noting the immense duties of leading American armed forces and shaping global events.
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Monroe Pauses Awhile For Roosevelt Death Rites
Monroe and Green county residents learned of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death with sorrow as a nationwide pause for capital rites was proposed. Officials urged a one hour citywide pause and some closures, while others kept normal operations and war plants stayed active.
The Road to Berlin Distances Reported By AP
The Associated Press lists distances to Berlin from major fronts: 32 miles on the eastern front from Zellin, 57 miles on the western front from the Elbe river, and 530 miles on the Italian front from I Menate.
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Ninth Army Near Berlin as Forces Reach Elbe Front
Allied forces push toward Berlin with Ninth Army within 45 miles, crossing Elbe near Magdeburg and closing on Leipzig. Third Army drives through central Germany with Erfurt and Jena taken, while American lines skirt Halle and Zeitz as Patton and Simpson command advance on multiple fronts. Germany reports Ninth Army 95 miles along the Elbe front and Barby, 58 miles from Berlin.
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War Bulletins Report Vienna Capture and Tokyo Bombing
London AP reports Marshal Stalin announced the capture of Vienna as Allied forces push east. Washington AP notes a large fleet of B 29s struck Tokyo again today, possibly 300 or 400 bombers taking part.
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Wisconsin Leaders Praise Roosevelt’s Death
Wisconsin leaders mourn President Roosevelt with governors and senators praising his wartime leadership and lasting impact. Officials like Governor Goodland and Sen. LaFollette reflect after Roosevelt’s death, calling for national unity and honoring his service to the nation.
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Morgenthaler in Sailor Return Delayed for Overseas Duty
Anna Morgenthaler was told her son Alfred Morgenthaler, a merchant seaman, was in the United States at San Pedro California and would be home soon. New word says he leaves immediately for overseas duty before a furlough and will not be home for several months, disrupting plans for Monroe.
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President Roosevelt dies at Warm Springs cottage
Franklin D Roosevelt, aged 63, died at 3 35 p m in his Pine Mountain home Warm Springs Georgia from a massive cerebral hemorrhage He had come for rest and sun during a planned return to Washington before a world security conference. The funeral schedule and burial details were announced by presidential secretary William D Hassett with services set for 3 p m Saturday in the East Room of the White House and burial at Hyde Park New York.
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World mourns Roosevelt as nations half-mast flags
Associated Press reports a universal tribute to Franklin D Roosevelt with flags at half mast and mourning proclamations worldwide. Leaders from France, Italy, Russia and beyond issued condolences while commentators called him a champion for peace as battles raged. De Gaulle praised him as a symbol of liberty and Pope Pius XII sent condolences.
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Eleanor Roosevelt's Remark on FDR Death Shocks Nation
Eleanor Roosevelt told Presidential Secretary Stephen Early she was more sorry for the people and world than for us upon learning Frankin D Roosevelt’s death. Early had summoned her from a meeting near the White House to share the fatal news.
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Solons Suspend Action In Honor Of Roosevelt
The Wisconsin senate and assembly in solemn sessions suspended legislative action today and adopted unanimously a joint resolution in honor of the memory of the late President Roosevelt.
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