Because he was upset they did not share their ice-cream!
President Truman stated that this weapon will bring an end to the war and save lives.
Truman did not specifically order either the first or second atomic bombings, actual orders for them were given in the field in accordance with his order. His order to use the atomic bomb on Japan was a blanket order, to drop the bombs as soon as they became available for use unless ordered otherwise. The third bomb did not become available until Japan had announced its intention to surrender, so it was not used.A grand total of 23 atomic bombs were scheduled for production in 1945. Had Japan not surrendered when they did Truman's original order authorized dropping them all on Japan with no more action on his part.
That's a pretty stupid question given that these nick names were not given by the government but by the soldiers having fun.
Given the power of modern atomic bombs, it is unlikely that a single atomic bomb could destroy the world. It is doubtful that a single atomic bomb could cause irreparable damage to civilization (given humanity's spread across the planet etc)
Yes the one that was thrown on Hiroshima was called little Boy
On August 14, 1945 the US dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima Japan. The authority was given President Truman under the council of James F. Byrnes.
To bring the war to a quick end and save lives which they did. Japan surrendered after Nagasaki was atomic bombed.
The heavy losses on both sides if a land invasion was required to get the Japanese to surrender. After the first bomb was dropped most of the Japanese military wanted to continue the war.
Presiden Truman stated that he needed to end the war and collaspe Japan's means to make war ever again.
Probably nothing seeing as he was dead when Truman decided to drop Fat Man and Little Boy on Japan. Truman dropped the bomb because he was faced with the decision to launch a costly (In terms of lives) invasion of the Japanese mainland or drop the bomb. The Japanese were not keen on surrender or retreat as it was considered shameful.
Actually, Truman Capote's given name was Truman Streckfus Persons. He later changed his name to Truman Capote.
Most people think so. Even the Japanese were grateful for the bomb because they were so tired of the war. President Truman believed the bomb will end the war sooner and save a lot of lives.