How Did Truman's Decision To Have Dropped The Atomic Bomb

The decision of President Truman, on August 6th, 1945, was a very controversial point, not just for the war, but in history. It was the first time the world would experience the Atomic bomb, and its destructive capability. There were many battles and invasions, but none this catastrophic. The events that led to this point influenced his decision greatly, and its result was devastating. The Pearl Harbor attack, the production of the Boeing B29 Superfortress, and the rejection of Truman’s terms of surrender at Potsdam were the main reasons for his decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, on August 6th, 1945. Months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese air force pilots were planning and training for a huge strike to the United States, that would lead to their involvement in …show more content…
His terms were, literally, elimination of authority; Japanese military, after being completely disarmed, would return home to lead peaceful lives; the Japanese government will remove all obstacles and enforce freedom of speech, religion, and thought, as well as respect for fundamental human rights; Japan was permitted to sustain its economy; and the Allies would withdraw as soon as the conditions were met. But Japan blatantly refused, which ultimately led to President Truman deciding it was best for his country and for the world that the Atomic bomb be dropped. Was this decision necessary? Or was it just years of revenge, all let out in one final push, that completely annihilated Japan? One may never know the truth, but speculations have led me (the writer) to believe that this was not necessary at all, that it was just an act of vengeance because the president couldn’t get what he wanted. Tens of thousands died because of this vicious act, and many more would’ve but the bombing of Hiroshima prevented that and successfully ended the