Controversial Candidate Wanting Power And Nearly Becoming President Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TRUMAN

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	34%	10		The only US President who was not elected as either President or Vice President
3	34%	11		Only U.S. president who was never elected as either president or vice president

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We think the answer is "TRUMAN" which means:

noun

• Elected vice president in roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd president of the united states on roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected president in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against japan (1884-1972)

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