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According to President Truman it was better to drop the bomb than sending the military in Japan's mainland.
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Invading the mainland of Japan itself, which would have cost at least 1 million American lives (estimates from military leaders at the time).
Actually Truman's general didn't agree in total but Truman said it was his decision so no one has to take the blame so it didn't last long because there so many people aware of the nuclear capabilities the US had.
Harry Truman is known for his decision to drop the first nuclear bombs on Japan to end World War two.
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Harry Truman is known for his decision to drop the first nuclear bombs on Japan to end World War two.
Harry Truman is known for his decision to drop the first nuclear bombs on Japan to end World War two.