Harry Truman was born on May 8th, 1884 in Lamar, Missouri. He was born to John Anderson Truman and Martha Ellen Young Truman.He had 2 siblings named Mary Jane Truman and John Vivian Truman.

Harry Truman was a very smart child and already knew how to read when he started 1st grade at Old Nolan. After a few months of 2nd grade he had to drop out because of diphtheria. A sickness that left his arms,legs, and throat paralyzed for many months. After he improved, he skipped 3rd grade and went on to 4th at Columbian Elementary School.His favorite class was history.He couldn't play sports because of his thick glasses.He graduated from Independence High school in 1901.His parents couldn't afford for him to go to college.

A Childhood photo of Harry.