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Harry Truman authorized the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and August 9, 1945, respectively. The actual decision to use the bombs was made by Truman in July 1945. Therefore, the timeframe from the decision to the actual dropping of the bombs was a matter of weeks.
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Who said the buck stops here?
President Harry Truman; he kept a sign with those words on his desk in the White House.
How long was Harry S. Truman the President of the United States?
Harry Truman was the President for 7 years, 9 months and 8 days. The 33rd President of the United States was Harry S. Truman from April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953
How long did Harry Truman have lung congestion?
From November 1972 until his death December 26
Was teddy Roosevelt the leader of the us during the bombing of hiroshima and nagsaki?
No, it was Harry Truman. Teddy Roosevelt was long dead.
How did harry s. Truman die?
He died of heart failure. That's the long and short of it.
Who did Harry S. Truman run against in his election?
Thirty-third President of the United States, Harry S. Truman chose Alben W. Barkley as his running mate. Barkley served as the Vice-President of the United States from 1949 to 1953.Alben W Berkley of Kentucky.
What type of atomic bombs did America drop on Japan?
Easy. Basically there were two types of nuclear bombs (Atomic bombs). One is fusion and the other is fission. Fusion bombs are Hydrogen bombs that were only invented and tested on 1950s. When America drop the bombs on Japan , it was fission type. Both Uranium and Plutonium in Hiroshima and Nagasaki respectively.
Were there bombs in the Battle of the Alamo?
no, cannons were used. Was too long ago to have bombs and a decent carrier (planes.)
How long did the Truman show run for?
10,913 days.
Who was the US Vice President during World War 2?
The vice president in WW2 was Harry Truman, and he was vice president for Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of the best US presidents ever. Truman didn't have a VP because FDR died in 1945, and the next election was in 1948-49. I hope that answers your question! Ed D.
Who was the 33rd prestodant and how long did he served?
Truman was the 33rd if you count Cleveland twice. Truman served for almost 8 years.
What amendment says how long a president can serve?
The 22nd Amendment sets a limit of two terms on the Presidency. It is memorable to know it is this amendment because it has two 2's in it. Also, it was the last reccommendation by Harry S. Truman.
