Born on May 8, 1884 in Lamar, Missouri, Harry S. Truman was the son of a livestock trader. In high school he was a very strong student and always wanted to play sport; he even hoped that one day could join the U.S. Military, but due to his poor vision, the doctors didn’t allow him. Because his family couldn’t afford to send him to collage, after graduating high school he started his first job as a bank clerk. When America entered the World War I in 1917, Truman joined the National Guard and was sent to France and due to his high performance, he was promoted to captain of his artillery unit. When he returned to U.S. he opened a clothing store that closed few years later due to poor economy. Then, in 1922 was named district judge in Jackson
