Why Is The Manhattan Project Necessary

Beginning with a letter from Albert Einstein, the knowledge of possible construction of the atomic bomb surfaced. This discovery led into the launching of the Manhattan Project. This project became a success and those involved found it necessary to inform the USSR because the felt that failure to do so would result in suspicion and hostility. At the Potsdam Conference, President Truman decided to tell Stalin that the U.S. possessed “a new weapon of unusual destructive force” (Text ??). Stalin’s response was nothing special and almost stoic, letting it off with a nod of the head and a simple statement. I feel that Truman’s addressing of the situation was too casual, unprofessional, and ignorant. Firstly, Truman’s mention of this powerful force was far too casual. In Text 2, it specifically states that not informing the USSR of this bomb correctly would guarantee a post-war atmosphere, which is obviously dangerous. Since Truman wasn’t very stern, it basically went through one of Stalin’s ears and out the other. This kind of knowledge isn’t something to be taken lightly and could affect not just the officials, but the relations of the Soviet Union to the United States. Trying to prevent a dramatic reaction would be an advantage, but it’s not worth the destruction it could cause throughout the country.
The President’s actions are very crucial to the benefit and future of the U.S., so if Truman thought it was a good idea to mention something that was fairly important as if it weren’t a big deal, he was sadly mistaken. In Text 4, it states that Stalin had no special knowledge of any type of ongoing research of the atomic bomb between the U.S. and Britain, which alone could destroy the Soviet relationship. Truman’s carelessness and immaturity had potential to put everyone in