1884: Born in Missouri

1906-16: Works on family farm in Grandview, Missouri

1918: Leads army units with distinction in France and Italy during World War I

1919-22: Works at a men's clothing store in Independence, Missouri

1923-33: Serves as judge in Jackson County Court, Missouri

1934-45: Serves as U.S. senator from Missouri

1939-45: World War II

1945: Serves as vice president under Franklin D. Roosevelt; assumes the office of president after Roosevelt dies; World War II ends

1945-53: Serves as thirty-third U.S. president

1950-54: Korean War

1953: Retires to Independence, Missouri

1972: Dies in Missouri