The civilians killed and injured by the atomic blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki weren’t soldiers. They were citizens, women and children. The US was more interested in a quick and devastating end to the war than to care for the millions of Japanese lives who were innocent. They had in their hands the weapon that was capable of bringing speed for the Japanese surrender, so they used it. Admiral William Leahy stated, “I was not taught to make wars in that fashion, and that wars cannot be won by destroying women and children.” (Document K: Critics of Trumans Decision to Use Atomic Weapons) He meant by this is we would of easily won without murdering people living in the cities because of their plan and go after the Japanese soldiers.…
World War II officially started September 3, 1939. This war ended September 2, 1945. The invasion of Poland is what started World War II. It all came down to Truman’s decision to launch the atomic bomb, or to go in person. President Truman made the correct decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan because the war ended much faster, he also ended up saving resources, and we got revenge from Pearl Harbor.…
morally unjust and legally unfair. Although the United States had suffered a great loss at…
BREAKING NEWS- President Truman had been warned about invading Japan, and the terrific casualties they were capable off. However since they were afraid of attacking our soil, he ordered for a weapon large enough and powerful enough in hopes of bringing this all to an end. On August 6th, 1945 a five ton-bomb was dropped in the city of Hiroshima, Japan. The bombing killed 80,000 people; the city wasn’t left in great shape as well. Although the devastating outcome, we believe that this is the last of the feuding between them and us. (P.2, http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-hiroshima). The atomic bombs are scary, and threating to all nations. Sadly we believe this has both ended problems we have been facing, but also…
Henry S. Truman was born on May eighth, 1884 in the farm town of Lamar, Missouri. As a young man he aspired to go to West Point, but his poor eyesight…
I think President Truman's actions were justifiable, because they wanted the war to happen and knew that something was happening. MacArthur did not listen to Truman and ended…
President Truman’s decision of the atomic bombing has undeniably made a huge impact to world’s history events. Throughout decades, many individuals’ have encountered diverse explanations as to why it was necessary for the dropping of the atomic bomb. While others believe it was essential, some may think that it caused an enormous catastrophe, murdering millions of innocent civilians and produced a generation with an atrocious radiation poison. Years has passed by and it continues to be the utmost talked about event. The atomic bombing that took place in Japan can be argued that it was the greatest decision made by president Truman. There are majority of different schools of thought behind President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bombing. Readings that have been encountered can conclude that President Truman’s decision was a great one. This event prevented future fatalities amongst the Japanese as well as the Americans, ended the world war II, and it was the only option handed to Truman.…
On August 6th, 1945, the United States dropped the first ever Atomic weapon on Hiroshima, Japan. 140,000 people lost their lives, most of which were civilians. President Truman was in charge of this major decision, and he made the correct choice. The alternative solutions were much too costly for the United States, both in expenses and American casualties. Another reason Truman’s decision is justified was due to the declination of the fair ultimatum recieved by Japan. Also it was important to the well being of the world to keep the Soviets out of Japan. Dropping the Atomic Bomb was the most reliable and definite way to end the war.…
“On the morning of August 6, 1945, the American B-29 Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later another B-29, Bock’s Car, released one over Nagasaki. Both caused enormous casualties and physical destruction.” (Maddox 1). These disastrous events have weighted upon the American conscience ever since that day in history. Even though there are some people that disagree with the dropping of the atomic bomb, President Truman’s decision was very critical because he prevented the loss of many American lives, Japanese soldiers fought with no notion of ever surrendering, and it brought an end to a bloody war.…
“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage,on imagination,and an unbeatable determination at hand. ”-Harry S. Truman. Among the many presidents who accomplished great things,Harry S. Truman sticks out with his amazing feats. Truman went from being an ordinary young man in the military into dropping an atomic bomb,starting the korean war,and almost being assassinated.…
cannot be supported by any conclusive evidence that Truman's method was beneficial. Truman misrepresented the estimated casualty figures and did not explore any other methods. Therefore Truman was not justified in dropping the atomic bombs over…
Harry S. Truman played a major role in history. He took reign as President after Franklin D. Roosevelt passed. The U.S was in a World War and a crucial decision was to be made by President Truman, one that could change history. To bomb or not to bomb. During this momentous time in the war, I believe President Truman did indeed do the right thing by bombing Japan.…
On December 7th, 1941, American history changed forever. In a surprise attack that destroyed nearly the entirety of the United States Air Force and Navy, a spark was ignited in American culture to seize and destroy Japan. A vengeance unforeseen by the Americans since the Revolutionary War, the United States and its military were ready to attack but the Japanese “vowed to fight until the end” (pg. 393, Truman). President Harry S. Truman, consequently had to make one of the toughest Presidential decisions ever, yet, it was one that followed the Constitution explicitly and changed the course of human history forever.…
President Truman sent a message to Japan, asking them “surrender immediately or face prompt and utter destruction”(Campbell). Japan had been warned about their destruction, but refused to surrender. Their The U.S. military had already taken control of Okinawa. Okinawa had proven to be devastating. The invasion inflicting around 50,000 casualties on the invaders. Okinawa showing us what invading the Japanese islands will be like. Japan and Japanese militants were not going to give up easily. Japan was desperate to win. Desperate enough to deploy a battleship, named Yamato, on a suicide mission to Okinawa. Where is was supposed to attack American ships and then go ashore to become a doomed steal fortress. This did not happen because Yamato was sunk after leaving its port.…
A President’s Role During the Second World War, about 350,000 Americans died compared to the 7 million Russians that were sacrificed. By focusing on the negative aspects of the atomic bomb dropping, one may overlook the fact that a president’s first priority is to protect and secure the welfare of his/her people and Truman did just that by dropping the bomb. Chief Executive Harry S. Truman fully knew that his decision to drop the atomic bomb would cause damage beyond imagination, but he had no other choice because the Japanese were reluctant and were highly unlikely to surrender. Even with the sea blockade enforced by the United States, the Japanese displayed little to no sign of giving up. President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic…