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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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The estimated military deaths for an invasion of Japan mandated the use of atomic weapons.
During development of the bomb Germany was seen as also developing the same technology. This lead to a rapid development of the American Project.
As the War progressed it was noted that the Japanese military would fight to the death rather than be taken prisoner or surrender.
The US administration took this in to consideration when planning the invasion of Japan.
The projected losses of American and Allied personnel were Horrific.
A short time after the US and Allied bombers finally were based close enough to conduct Bombing Missions over The main Islands of Japan the Atomic Bomb became available.
The last thing that the Truman administration considered was the way the Japanese Civilian Population had committed suicide rather than surrender. Some alarmist predictions said half the civilian population would suicide or die fighting the invading forces.
Simple math on these projections said that if both available Bombs were used on population centres the loss of life would be comparable or less than the projected losses to the Invading US and Allied forces.
The Japanese Losses would just make the loss of life many times worse.
Truman thought he was doing the least bad thing possible to end the war.
Right or Wrong, the Dropping of two Nuclear Bombs did finally get the Japanese to Surrender.
When did Bess Truman marry Harry Truman?
Bess Truman married Harry Truman on June 28, 1919. The couple had known each other since childhood and maintained a close relationship before their marriage. They went on to have one son, John Vivian Truman. Bess played a significant role in Harry's life, especially during his political career.
How did Truman make the atomic bomb?
Truman didn't. Albert Einstein did, and after seeing the horrors it caused, stated he wished he had never made the atomic bomb.
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Neither did, it was made by the Manhattan Project which involved tens of thousands of scientists, technicians, and ordinary workers many of which had no idea what was being made. FDR authorized the project, at the request of Leo Szilard on a letter signed by Einstein (which was the only connection Einstein had to it, he was a pacifist and never worked on anything war related).
Why did president Truman order us steel mills to remain open in 1952 during a labor problem?
He feared the effect on materials needed for the Korean war.
How did Harry Truman lose the use of his legs?
He lost the use of his legs, along with the rest of his limbs, when he died in 1972 at the age of 88.
You're likely thinking about his predecessor, FDR, whom is thought to have contracted Polio, but it is not 100% certain if that was the actual cause of his paralysis.
What political office did Harry S Truman hold at the start of World War 2?
Harry S. Truman was a Vice President for 70 plus days when President Roosevelt died. So in 1945 Truman became President Truman. He stayed president through the end of World War 2 and the Korean War.
