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Truman Drops the Bomb
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Arguments
Against:
- Truman had no doubts about dropping the bomb
- Shock value of the bomb would be the biggest contributor
- Japanese were already defeated and searching to surrender
Question:
Do you think Truman made the right decision to drop the bombs?
(Remember: He was thrown into the presidency with little information)
Arguments
Impact
Short Term:
- Was re-elected for a second term
- Shortened the length of the war
- Eventually won the war
For:
- It would shorten the war
- Military target
- Weapon of war
Question:
Do you think someone with more education should have made this decision?
Presidential Power
Impact
- As being commander in chief, he could have the power to execute any military actions.
- No need to persuade a lot because he already knew his decision, he just needed to back it up.
- He felt that since the Japanese posed attacks on Pearl Harbor, we needed to react.
Long Term:
- Negatively posed the United States as developing nuclear power
- Radiation sickness and deaths over time
- Affects still going on today
Video
Truman's Speech
History
- During the time of World War II.
- The United States needed to make an effective decision.
- "Weapon of War"
- Roosevelt dies which then causes Truman to become President.
- Truman did not know the bomb was being built due to secrecy.
- Two bombs were dropped in total.
Truman Drops the Bomb
By: Hannah Critelli
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