Question

In paragraph of at least five sentences, summarize President Truman’s perspective on using an atomic bomb as a weapon of war against Japan. Why do you think he had this perspective? Do you agree with Truman’s point of view? Explain why or why not.

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A factor in Truman’s decision was the legacy of Roosevelt, who had defined the nation’s goal in ending the war as the enemy’s “unconditional surrender,” a term coined to reassure the Soviet Union that the Western allies would fight to the end against Germany. It was also an expression of the American temperament; the United States was accustomed to winning wars and dictating the peace. On May 8, 1945, Germany surrendered unconditionally to great rejoicing in the Allied countries.