President Truman had barley begun his presidency with the death of Roosevelt, when he reveirved word of the successful test of an atomic bomb. This put Truman in a ultimatum to have Japan surrender or they would have to suffer "utter devastation". Japan did not head warning, and Truman was faced with the fact that 500,000 Americans might be killed if they invaded Japan. Leaving Truman with no other choice, he authorized the dropping of atomic bombs first in the city of Hiroshima on August 6, and then on Nagasaki on August 9. The bombs killed more than 100,00 men, woman and children. Japan surrendered on August 14,1945.
Written By:Angela B.
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