Wilson is the transferred use of an English surname meaning âson of Williamâ. William is an Old French name of Germanic origin.ilson is the transferred use of an English surname meaning âson of Williamâ. William is an Old French name of Germanic origin.
Harry S. Truman. Harry Truman redirects here. For other uses, see Harry Truman (disambiguation). Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 â December 26, 1972) was an American politician who served as the 33rd President of the United States (1945â53), assuming the office upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt during the waning months of World War II.
Harry Truman redirects here. For other uses, see Harry Truman (disambiguation) . Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 â December 26, 1972) was the 33rd President of the United States (1945â53). As the final running mate of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944, Truman succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when Roosevelt died after months of declining health.