Why did President Truman agree to use the the atomic bomb?

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Sim W.
May 30, 2017

He wanted the war in Asia to stop

Explanation:

President Truman used the atomic bomb because he longed to see the war end as soon as possible. He was often criticized for this decision as it killed over 100,000 and many historians claim Japanese authorities would have surrendered without that bombing. It was meant to impress the Soviet Union according to them and prevent its invading Japan. Japan surrendered on Sept the second 1945.

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