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Actually FDR made the decision to drop the atomic bomb prior to his death, Truman did not even know of the atomic bomb at the time this decision was made. When he was informed of the atomic bomb after FDR's death he only decided to continue all of FDR's decisions and policies without change. The Army Air Forces implemented FDR's decision in an order to drop the bombs "as soon as they became available".
Truman's only actual decision on the use of the atomic bomb was to stop dropping them after the Japanese indicated their willingness to surrender on August 14.
Truman continued his policy against the further use of atomic bombs by firing General MacArthur as soon as he proposed their use during the Korean War and replacing him with General Ridgway.
Truman has no regret of doing anything. If he regret it, he would not have dropped a second one after dropping the first one.
He was planning to drop a 3rd and 4th bomb as well.
Truman did not "regret" dropping the bomb as it ended the war and brought the results intended of the Japanese Imperial Army. However throughout his life, the devastation stayed on his mind and he did look with a grain of salt upon the morality and the results of the bomb. You cannot say he regretted it but he did feel badly and such about the devestation and stayed very skeptical about the whole thing throughout his life. For lack of a better word, regret could be used but it is not totally regret since he felt he was saving American lives, but he did feel woeful about the devastation such a weapon caused. It is very hard to explain and maybe I should read more about it but hopefully you get the point.
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What were the alternatives to dropping the atomic bomb?
Not dropping it!
Did emperor hirohito approve on dropping the atom bomb on the US?
probably would have, but japan did NOT have the atomic bomb...........
What information did President Truman keep from Stalin at the Potsdam Conference?
The atomic bomb test
Which Allied leader ordered the dropping of the atomic bombs?
Harry Truman authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan.
Why did Truman order the second atomic bomb to be dropped in Nagasaki?
Truman did not specifically order either the first or second atomic bombings, actual orders for them were given in the field in accordance with his order. His order to use the atomic bomb on Japan was a blanket order, to drop the bombs as soon as they became available for use unless ordered otherwise. The third bomb did not become available until Japan had announced its intention to surrender, so it was not used.A grand total of 23 atomic bombs were scheduled for production in 1945. Had Japan not surrendered when they did Truman's original order authorized dropping them all on Japan with no more action on his part.
Who approved the dropping of an atomic bomb on japan?
Harry s. truman approved the dropping of an atomic bomb on japan.
What were Truman's critiques about dropping the bomb?
Ending the war.
Do the Americans regret dropping the a-bomb on japan?
Some do , some do not .
Who authorised the dropping of the atomic bomb on hiroshima?
President Truman.
Who ordered dropping the nuclear bomb over japan?
truman
Who authorised the dropping of the first atomic bomb?
President Truman
Who was the person who authorised the dropping of the Atomic Bomb?
President Truman.
Was Truman wrong in dropping the atomic bomb?
Most think he was not wrong about dropping the atomic bombs.
What advice was given to Truman before dropping the A bomb?
"Listen to your wife"
Which President responsible for responsible for dropping the atomic bomb on japon?
Truman
What president was responsible for dropping the first bomb?
Harry S. Truman.
What did Truman do that was special?
Harry Truman is most famous for authorizing dropping the first atomic bomb on Japan.
