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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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Did Harry Truman start the Korean War?
No, Harry S. Truman did not start the Korean War. The North Koreans started the war when they invanded South Korea. North Korea claimed the South Korea invaded first but that claim was later found to be a bogus claim.
What month did Harry Truman become president?
April 12, 1945 was the date that Roosevelt died and Harry Truman became President .
He took office in April 1945, after FDR died.
Why did Harry Truman leave office?
Truman served almost two complete terms. Until his predecessor, FDR, no president served more than two terms. This practice was established by our first President, George Washington. (This limitation is now part of our constitution.)
Additionally, Truman had committed the US in the Korean War. This conflict became very unpopular and Truman was vilified as a result. He barely won the 1948 election. His approval ratings were about as low as President Bush's is today.
How did Harry S. Truman impact US society in the 1950s?
Harry S Truman impacted the US societin the 1950 because he started a program giving aid to countries who were against communism.Another of his programs gave aid to countries damaged by World War 2
Who was the president after Harry Truman died?
Richard Milhouse Nixon remained the US President when Harry S. Truman died on 1972 December 6. Truman was 88.
Why was the desegregation of the armed forces important?
It helped to facilitate the assimilation into society members of different ethnic backgrounds .
How did the Truman doctrine led to the cold war?
it temporaily stopped spread of communism but it annoyed the soviets
What was President Truman's Fair Deal How much of the Fair Deal was enacted into law?
It was basically the notion that all Americans should receive equal treatment. Truman noted in a speech to the NAACP that "Every man should have the right to a decent home, the right to an education, the right to adequate medical care, the right to a worthwhile job, the right to an equal share in the making of public decisions through the ballot, and the right to a fair trial in a fair court."
Both the Housing Act of 1949 and the Social Security Act of 1950 are considered to be part of the "Fair Deal" policy. The fact that Social Security is included indicates that while the Fair Deal was certainly intended to address racial inequalities, the concept went beyond race to include other disenfranchised people (the elderly, for example).
Did Harry Truman make the right decision dropping the atomic bombs on japan in 1945?
The use of the bomb was an alternative to Operation Downfall, an all-out Allied invasion of Japan, and effectively saved millions of Americans, and Japanese. Plus the atomic bomb actually killed less people than conventional bombing raids of Tokyo. Many argue additionally that through the destruction caused by the use of both bombs it created a stigma that became associated with nuclear weapons, which arguably may have resulted in their non-use throughout the entire Cold War. The theory says that no nukes have been used since Hiroshima and Nagasaki because no one knew how destructive they really were. Thus the atomic bombs actually saved (or potentially saved) other lives that would have been lost had Russia or the U.S. first used WMDs in the Cold War which assuredly would have triggered MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction) in which both countries would have engaged in retaliatory strikes against the other.
Also if you are really into this topic Alperovitz's book is probably one of the best guides out there, be warned it is very lengthy: There is no concrete answer to this question as everyone has an opinion. My opinion is that the decision to use the atomic bomb(S) was a proper one. As answer 1 says, the use of the atomic bomb saved months of time [possibly years, depending on the "hard-headedness" of the Japanese military high command, upon who's word the Emperor made decisions], and allied lives [probably MILLIONS more].
It also SAVED MILLIONS OF JAPANESE lives [BOTH military and CIVILIAN] which would have been lost if the Allies had had to spend months [or years] pounding the Japanese MAINLAND into submission using conventional bombing, and eventual invasion.
The Japanese people had been so "pumped up" with nationalistic fervor, that the civilian population would have fought to the bitter end with pitch forks and other implements, resulting the loss of untold millions MORE JAPANESE lives than occurred from the use of the atomic bombs.j3h.
Answer 3I totally disagree with the droppings of both bombs and from reading the history I found it was simply "over-kill." Fire bombs could have been dropped. Trueman's reasons were extremely questionable (to this day) and his own Aides had a problem with this decision.As far as the above poster saying that also many Japanese lives were saved that's so untrue. Even to this day the droppings of the Atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki have left a gene pool to this day of disfigurement in civilians. I hope this never happens again!
Answer 4 -The Truth- Less civilians died from the atomic bombs than from the firebombings that preceeded. The population was being instructed to resist to the death of every man, woman, and child. If the atomic bombs had not convinced the Japanese leaders to surrender, there would be no Japanese culture today.
- The low-end estimate of the number of Allied casualties in a full-scale invasion was 1 million. Perhaps your own father or grandfather was scheduled to be transfered from Europe to the Pacific to take part in this invasion. What would you think if he had died when Truman had access to a method of ending the war without another American casualty?
What was the name of Truman's domestic program?
The Fair Deal
Fair Deal. It built on Roosevelt's New Deal.
How long was Harry S. Truman the President of the United States?
Harry Truman was the President for 7 years, 9 months and 8 days.
The 33rd President of the United States was Harry S. Truman from April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953
Did president Harry S. Truman make the decision to drop bomb on japan during ww2?
That's a great question and difficult to answer. With most historical events, it depends on perspective. While most Americans support the decision, I would guess that a significant number of Japanese might feel differently. Given the factors of a costly war, an implacable enemy and a new technology, I think history will show the decision to bomb Hiroshima was justified. But I spoke with a Japanese gentleman who had lived through it and he felt the second bomb was unnecessary. The people of Japan had barely enough time to register what had happened before the second device was detonated three days later over Nagasaki.
What President dropped the bomb on Hiroshima?
While the development of the atomic bomb was initiated under FDR, Harry S Truman was president when the final decision was made to drop the bomb.
What was Harry S Truman's net worth at the time of his death?
Not enough but the Pandora's box was now open. The question that came flying out was, "How will the world use its nuclear capability?" It is a question still being addressed on a daily basis.
Who is Harry S Trumans siblings?
He had a brother and a sister.
brother- John Vivan
sister- Mary Jane
The 1920s was called various names such as "The Jazz Age," the Age of Intolerance," and the "Age of Nonsense." But perhaps the most telling was the "Roaring Twenties." It was the beginning of modern America, in politics, arts, customs and fads, literature, sports, etc. Americans felt a relief following the Great War. The nation had survived the deadly worldwide influenza epidemic of 1918. The Twenties was a time of change for just about all the population. Youthful "Flapper" women provoked the older generation by smoking in public, wearing brief skirts, bobbed hair styles, and the use of lots of makeup. New fads included the Charleston dance, dance marathons, flagpole sitting, and flying stunts in the new airplanes. The affordability of radio provided entertainment in the living room. Many sports became "spectator sports" with Baseball and Babe Ruth perhaps being the biggest. Business continued to grow and outward appearances seemed to indicate no slowdown in site. More new products were developed and the consumer was given the opportunity to buy these products "on time." Government seemed unwilling to try too much regulation for fear of upsetting the economic boom.
Is Harry Truman a good leader?
While it is quite safe to say - " we don't exactly know" - , it is important to remember that Truman came into play at a time when he alone was the only Candidate fit to make the important decisions at the time. President Harry Truman, quite honestly, was hated following his first year in office and not to mention boo-ed during his pitch to start the World Series yet Harry Truman made some key distinctions that, quite frankly, no one else was even capable nor fit to make... and he called some substantial bluffs on just about every world leader of the day. Such character traits paved the way for America to seal the victory, if you will. Historians have said many times that every so many years an individual comes along at the appointed time, and I do mean appointed, to help shore and sustain a faltering nation to health once again ... Harry S Truman was one such individual. It is also important to note Truman had little in the way of crudentials and he was not a great speaker in the beginning, but through his ability to - "hit the nail right on the head" - helped to catapult his confidence to speak and not to mention, tell it like it is - even when no one cared to hear it. If it needed to be said he could sure say it - and rightly at that.
This world would have been tremendously different if Truman didn't make it to the Whitehouse and Americans, both Republican and Democrat, ought never to forget that.
Who issued the Truman Doctrine?
Truman made it on 12 March 1947 vowing to support both Greece and Turkey against any Soviet threat.
What are some major laws passed with Harry S. Truman?
the 22nd amendment which stated that a president could only serve two terms.
What age was Harry S. Truman when he died?
Harry S Truman, the thirty-third President of the United States, was born on May 8, 1884, meaning that, as of February 2010, he would be 125 years old if he were still alive today.
When did Harry S. Truman appear on the dollar coin?
Ugh!! I was given a gold dollar coin with Harry Truman on it as change at a local gas station. I was a bit curious because I'd never seen one with Truman on it and the attendant at the station was quite anxious to give it as change instead of giving me a dollar bill. There was a line of people behind me so I just took it and went on my way. Now that I know there never was one, it really frustrates me. It was only a dollar, but it's the principle behind it!
Who was President Truman's Secretary of State?
There were several while Truman was in office:
* 1945-1945: Edward Stettinius, Jr * 1945-1947: James Byrnes * 1947-1949: George Marshall * 1949-1953: Dean Acheson It should be noted that Truman kept intact the entire cabinet that Roosevelt had selected.
