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How Did Harry Truman Have Dropped The Atomic Bomb Persuasive Essay

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Chase Nagel Mrs. Kilker College U.S. History II April 10, 2024 Atomic Bomb Controversy Yes, Harry Truman should have dropped the atomic bombs. The dropping of the atomic bombs was revenge for what Japan had done during the war. Japan had slyly attacked Pearl Harbor by air strike, therefore, it was fair for America to do the same. Throughout the war, Japan also committed numerous war crimes on surrounding countries. Consistently, Japan tortured and beat American prisoners of war, and blatantly ignored the international laws of warfare. Not only were the bombs used to punish Japan, they were also used to save American lives. The bombs “shorten[ed] the agony of war, in order to save the lives of thousands and thousands of young Americans” (Truman).
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