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"I was against (use of the atomic bomb) on two counts. First, the Japanese were ready to surrender and it wasn't necessary to hit them with that awful thing. Second, I hated to see our country be the first to use such a weapon."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, in a post-war interview.
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∙ 12y ago"During his recitation of the relevant facts, I had been conscious of a feeling of depression and so I voiced to him my grave misgivings, first on the basis of my belief that Japan was already defeated and that dropping the bomb was completely unnecessary, and secondly because I thought that our country should avoid shocking world opinion by the use of a weapon whose employment was, I thought, no longer mandatory as a measure to save American lives. It was my belief that Japan was, at that very moment, seeking some way to surrender with a minimum loss of 'face'. The Secretary was deeply perturbed by my attitude..."
- Dwight Eisenhower, Mandate For Change, pg. 380
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∙ 16y agoHe felt that the atomic bomb was not necessary because he thought the Japanese were already beaten. He also though the US would be condemned by the rest of the world if they used the bomb.
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∙ 11y agoHe did not. The President before gave the order.
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How did scientist view using the atomic bomb?
The development of the atomic bomb was not only the most ambitious scientific enterprie in history, it was also the best-kept secret of the war.
What was Hitler's view on the atomic bomb?
Most Americans did not really understand the atomic bomb, they were elated that the war was over. Some families had not seen their military family members in three or four years.
Is there a timeline for the atomic bomb?
porket may atomic , bomb agad,
Who created and used the atomic bomb?
the us created the atomic bomb
How did atomic theory lead to the atomic bomb discovery?
the atomic bomb was not discovered, it was invented then built.
How did scientist view using the atomic bomb?
The development of the atomic bomb was not only the most ambitious scientific enterprie in history, it was also the best-kept secret of the war.
How did scientist view using the bomb?
Scientists view the atomic bomb as a tool to prevent wars. However, when they realized the destructive power of the weapon they were horrified that it had been discovered.
Is Pakistani bomb is an Islamic bomb?
If you consider the US atomic bomb is a Christian bomb, the French atomic bomb is also Christian bomb and so on, then you can name the Pakistani atomic bomb an Islamic bomb.
How was an atomic bomb repaired?
how was the atomic bomb repaired
Who discoverd the atomic bomb?
The atomic bomb is an artefact, and so an invention. Maybe you meant to ask who invented the atomic bomb ?
What was Hitler's view on the atomic bomb?
Most Americans did not really understand the atomic bomb, they were elated that the war was over. Some families had not seen their military family members in three or four years.
When did Pakistan explode their first atomic bomb?
18th May1998, but its not atomic bomb (its nuclear bomb)
Is there a timeline for the atomic bomb?
porket may atomic , bomb agad,
Who created and used the atomic bomb?
the us created the atomic bomb
Did Thomas Edison build the atomic bomb?
he did not build the atomic bomb
Why Germany did not drop atomic bomb?
Germany never had an atomic bomb.
How did atomic theory lead to the atomic bomb discovery?
the atomic bomb was not discovered, it was invented then built.
