What happened on April 13 1945?

On April 13, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away due to a cerebral hemorrhage at his retreat in Warm Springs, Georgia. His death marked a significant turning point in American history, as he had led the nation through the Great Depression and the majority of World War II. Vice President Harry S. Truman succeeded him, assuming the presidency during a critical time as the war in Europe was nearing its end.