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Harry Truman
Harry Truman was the 33rd President of the United States (from 1945 to 1953). Major historical events happened during his term, including the use of the atomic bomb against Japan and the end of World War II.
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What did Harry Truman Do During WW ll?
Harry S. Truman inherited the office of US President on April 12, 1945 when Franklin D. Roosevelt died.
Until Roosevelt's death, Truman, the "new kid," the "outsider," had been kept in the dark when it came to a great many matters of national security -- much to Truman's own liking! When FDR died, Harry S. Truman had been the vice president for just 79 days, and he knew nothing at all about most national security matters, including the status of the Manhattan Project, the American effort to develop the first atomic bombs.
Just three weeks after Truman assumed office as president, Germany collapsed and the war in Europe was essentially over.
But the Pacific war against the Japanese raged on.
As Commander in Chief of all the US armed forces, Truman assumed responsibility for the conduct of the war in all theaters, but he is mainly associated with the war in the Pacific. After the horrific losses on both sides in island campaigns on Okinawa, Iwo Jima, Tarawa, and others, Truman decided to use the atomic weapons against Japan in an attempt to force the Japanese to end the war.
With Truman's blessing, the USAAF dropped "Little Boy" on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, the first ever instance of an atomic weapon used in "anger." Three days later, on August 9, the USAAF dropped "Fat Man" on Nagasaki, the last such instance.
Truman presided over the end, practically and officially, of the Second World War.
Harry Truman was a member of the Senate from Missouri. He headed a committee that looked into price gouging of war contracts. In 1944 he was chosen as FDR's running mate for Vice-President. They were elected and when FDR died in 1945, Truman was sworn in as Commander-in-Chief. He was the President who made the decision to drop the A-Bomb and force Japan's unconditional surrender.
What did President Truman decided to do Soon after a meeting with A. Philip Randolph?
desegregate the military
How did President Truman help stop Communism in Asia?
Why was President Truman against declaring war on China during the Korean War
What were truman's primary accomplishments in foreign policy?
The Truman administration's foreign policy was to provide support to Turkey and Greece with military aid as well as economic aid. They did this to prevent Turkey and Greece from being taken over by the Soviets.
What idea motivated the Truman Doctrine?
Answer this question… To limit the spread of communism by supporting any country fighting for independence
What were Harry S Truman's obstacles or challenges?
He faced the problem of the Civil War and the War of 1812. His children were also on drugs, and that scandal was affecting his presidency. He faced the continuous fear of being dropped as the President of the United States. He was the 25th President, and his wifes name was Bessy May Haven.
Was Harry S Truman's family rich or poor?
Harry S. Truman was neither rich or poor. he group with his family on a farm and lived a happy childhood. But he was a little less than middle class for his father could not afford to send him to college.
What army general was relieved of his duty by President Harry S. Truman?
Douglas MacArthur. Gen Douglas MacArthur wanted to use the atom bomb in the war, and he did not like to take orders from President Truman, so President Truman dismissed him.
In some areas yes such as race relations and the need for some kind on national health care. He was however a fiscal conservative in many ways.
Why did president Harry S. Truman fire general MacArthur?
President Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his command of US forces in Korea in April, 1951. Truman later explained his actions as a desire to avoid expanding the war beyond Korea's borders and possibly starting a Third World War. This strategy of "limited war" was adopted in the United States during the Cold War.
In what ways did President Truman propose to contain communism?
President Truman believed that any time Communism was a threat, the United States should act to prevent it. The United States should give aid when necessary to drive out Communists who try to take over other lands.
When did Truman's second term begin?
The presidential term that Harry Truman assumed upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt ended on January 20, 1949, and the presidential term to which Truman was elected ended on January 20, 1953.
Truman's secretary of state 1947-1949?
He inherited FDR's Secretary of State Edward Reilly Stettinius, Jr whom he appointed as the Ambassador to the UN. James F. Byrnes became Secretary of State and served until 1947. George Marshall then became Secretary of State. Dean Acheson held the post for the last for years of the Administration.
How did a Phillip Randolph get president Truman to change the way the military treated?
He planned a protest march In front of the White House. (Apex)
How did president Harry Truman react to the North Korean invasion of south Korea?
Harry Truman helped Korea with armies, food, warmth,and just being there!!They were a great help.But Korea always pays their debts.And they did already!!Go to Did Korea pay their depts back to America?See Ya!!!!!
What was the significance of the foraker act?
To end military rule and set up civil government in Puerto Rico.
It also gave the president of the United States the power to appoint Puerto Rico's governor and members of the upper house of it's legislature. Puerto Ricans could elect only the members of the legislature's lower house.
Why did president Truman send military aid to French Indochina in the 1950s?
It was an attempt to assist the French in their recovery from WWII. In retrospect, it probably wasn't a good idea. The French were never grateful and are still as arogant and obnoxious as ever... probably worse.
Did president Truman make the right decision about dropping the atomic bomb on Japan?
As I have said before, there was no "right" decision. What he did saved the lives of up to a million Allied troops who were scheduled to invade Japan. After the aggression on December 7, 1941, the United States firmly AND RIGHTLY decided that the Japanese military could not be allowed to survive the war and rebuild. Germany had not been adequately monitored following the end of WW1, and many remembered that the inadequate controls had led to WW2. That mistake could not happen again. The world agreed that Japan must unconditionally surrender, and if it required invasion of the mainland, so be it. Dropping the bombs ended the war without further loss of Allied life. It may not have been the "right" decision, but it was the lesser of the two evils. My father was scheduled to invade Japan and if you'll check your family history you'll probably find that you had an ancestor who was scheduled for that effort as well. Military leaders knew that it would be worse than D-Day. They knew that the loss of life would be terrible, on both sides. Japan refused to surrender, they were not receiving materials from outside Japan and their people were starving and dying from disease. Conventional bombing had destroyed homes, factories and infrastructure. Their war effort had destroyed their energy reserves. Most likley, more Japanese people would have died just from hunger and disease if the Allies had maintained the blockaid and conventional bombing. Remember that entire cities burned to the ground from conventional bombing, homes, schools, hospitals... we had the ability to keep that up almost indefinitely, and the emperor refused to surrender. He wanted to rebuild his military and take over the islands of the Pacific after learning from his previous mistakes. But the Allies also had learned from previous mistakes, and we did not allow him to rebuild. We did not start WW2, but we could not allow it to end without an acceptable surrender.
What bad things did Harry S Truman do as president?
President Truman did do good things. But, my number one "pet peeve" about him was his involvement with the Korean War. I would rather the US had never gone to Korea. It was a brutal and senseless war that is actually still on today. We only called a truce at the end of the war. That is why there is still US military personnel there and North Korean Forces there. There is actually a building on the line in which a Korean soldier stands on one side and a South Korean or American Soldier stands on the other side. And this is inside the building. My father sad that war was worse than the war in Europe when he served in World War 2. I have heard other Korean War Vets say the same thing. (Ok, done with my sermon.)
What was general MacArthur and president Truman disagreement?
because they both wanted to go to El Salvador ( the best country in the world)
Did Harry Truman receive a formal education?
President Harry Truman's formal education ended when he graduated high school. Although he was an excellent student, his parents had no money to send him to college.
