World War Two was a terrible time in the United States. Many tough decisions had to be made that would be best for the whole country. President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan may have been one of the hardest decisions that a president has ever had to make.
In 1945, during World War Two, Americans were growing unquestionably exhausted by the war. World War Two seemed like it would never end, and Japan would not surrender. Most American lives were centered around what was happening in the war. It was not clear to anyone when the war would be coming to an end. It is stated that “American soldiers and civilians were weary from four years of war, yet the Japanese military was refusing to give up their fight.” (“The Decision …show more content…
First, those who believe that the act stems from racism state that the atomic bomb would not have been used on anyone other than the Japanese. For the most part, those against Truman’s decision believe that if they had the bomb in earlier times it would not have been used still. For example, Michael Barnes, author of “Arguments Against the Atomic Bomb,” insists “that had the bomb been ready in time it never would have been used against Germany.” (n.d.). In addition, the opposition has a right to believe this opinion. Many believe that the American society had a strong racist viewpoint of the Japanese, and after Pearl Harbor it only grew stronger for some Americans. Some citizens claim that they believe this is why Truman made his decision to use the atomic bombs. Barnes also states that “by contrast, anti-Japanese racism in American society targeted the Japanese as a race of people, and demonstrated a level of hatred comparable with Nazi Anti-Jewish propaganda.” (“Arguments Against the Atomic Bomb,” n.d.). After researching, racism may be a component to the bigger reason, but only by a small amount. President Truman was placed in a situation where either decision would have its downfalls. Although, his decision will be remembered
In 1945, during World War Two, Americans were growing unquestionably exhausted by the war. World War Two seemed like it would never end, and Japan would not surrender. Most American lives were centered around what was happening in the war. It was not clear to anyone when the war would be coming to an end. It is stated that “American soldiers and civilians were weary from four years of war, yet the Japanese military was refusing to give up their fight.” (“The Decision …show more content…
First, those who believe that the act stems from racism state that the atomic bomb would not have been used on anyone other than the Japanese. For the most part, those against Truman’s decision believe that if they had the bomb in earlier times it would not have been used still. For example, Michael Barnes, author of “Arguments Against the Atomic Bomb,” insists “that had the bomb been ready in time it never would have been used against Germany.” (n.d.). In addition, the opposition has a right to believe this opinion. Many believe that the American society had a strong racist viewpoint of the Japanese, and after Pearl Harbor it only grew stronger for some Americans. Some citizens claim that they believe this is why Truman made his decision to use the atomic bombs. Barnes also states that “by contrast, anti-Japanese racism in American society targeted the Japanese as a race of people, and demonstrated a level of hatred comparable with Nazi Anti-Jewish propaganda.” (“Arguments Against the Atomic Bomb,” n.d.). After researching, racism may be a component to the bigger reason, but only by a small amount. President Truman was placed in a situation where either decision would have its downfalls. Although, his decision will be remembered