1945 (4): Truman Becomes President

Following President Roosevelt's death on 12th April 1945, Vice President Harry S. Truman assumed the role of President.

: Reaction To Death Of Roosevelt (1945); American servicemen reading the news of Roosevelt's dead.; British Pathé

: Vale Roosevelt (1945); Highlights of events of President Roosevelt's life in period from 1939 until his death.; British Pathé

: In Memoriam (1945); A special service is held in St. Paul's Cathedral to mark death of U.S. President Roosevelt.; British Pathé

: Truman Speech (1945); President Harry Truman makes speech to congress after becoming President.; British Pathé