There were two Presidents in the year 1953.
The first was Harry S. Truman. He was the 33rd President of the United States. He took office on April 12, 1945 and left office on January 20, 1953.
He was then followed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was the 34th President, taking office on January 20, 1953 and leaving office on January 20, 1961.
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