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President Truman authorized the use of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, believing it would lead to a swift end to the war and save lives by avoiding a protracted ground invasion. The bombings resulted in massive destruction and loss of life, which, along with the Soviet Union's declaration of war against Japan, pressured the Japanese government to surrender. On August 15, 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender, effectively bringing World War II to an end.

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