When President Truman ordered the use of the atomic bomb he believed he was making a simple military decision.

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President Truman believed that using the atomic bomb would bring the war with Japan to a quick end, and save American lives that would be lost in a land invasion of Japan. He believed that it was a military necessity and made the decision based on military advice and intelligence at the time. However, the decision to use such a destructive weapon also had political, moral, and ethical implications that were debated and criticized for years to come.

When President Truman Ordered the Use of the Atomic Bomb