Why did President Truman decide to drop the atomic bomb?
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The question is asking for the reasons behind President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb during World War II. It seeks to understand the historical context, motivations, and implications of this monumental decision.
Answer
To swiftly end World War II and avoid a bloody invasion, saving lives on both sides.
President Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb to swiftly end World War II and avoid a potentially bloody invasion of Japan, thus saving lives on both sides.
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President Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb to swiftly end World War II and avoid a potentially bloody invasion of Japan, thus saving lives on both sides.
More Information
The goal was to force Japan's unconditional surrender and prevent further casualties on both sides.
Sources
- Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb | Harry S. Truman - trumanlibrary.gov
- The decision to use the atomic bomb | WWII, Hiroshima & Nagasaki - britannica.com
- 51g. The Decision to Drop the Bomb - USHistory.org - ushistory.org
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