Truman took office as a president but, unfortunately, he had no knowledge concerning foreign policy and international affairs. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki may have led to world war end but because of the civilian casualties involved, it’s not right.
The decision to use the atomic bomb was partially a show-off of American strength over its enemies. The impact of the bombing on human beings and the environment is quite enormous and it is felt for many generations after the war.
Those in favor of the bomb argued that dropping the bomb is better than invading Japan because it will save lives. This I do not agree with,