]In 1945, President Harry Truman gave the order to drop two atomic bombs on Japan in order to end World War II. Later he was criticized for this decision. After reading, the letter "Why I Dropped the Bomb" by Harry Truman, answer the following question:

Knowing what he knew at the time, did President Truman make the right decision in using the atomic bomb on Japan? Why or why not? Give at least three reasons to support your answer

President Truman has consistently maintained that he gave the order to deploy the atomic bomb against Japan to hasten the end of the war and preserve the lives of Americans and Japanese.

For what purpose did Truman drop a second atomic bomb on Japan?

To conclude the conflict with Japan as soon as possible was the stated purpose. But it was also meant to make a statement to the Soviets. The matter has remained unanswered ever since the United States launched a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945.

For what reason did Harry Truman choose to destroy Japan with an atomic bomb?

Truman wished to keep Japan from being invaded. Truman believed that the use of the bomb and its astounding results would be sufficient to force Japan to submit so that they wouldn't need to invade them. The bombs were dropped by the US over Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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