What was good about the Atomic Bomb by Harry S. Truman?

They chose to fight. In mid-July, President Harry S Truman was notified of the successful test of the atomic bomb, what he called “the most terrible bomb in the history of the world.” Thousands of hours of research and development as well as billions of dollars had contributed to its production. read more

In mid-July, President Harry S Truman was notified of the successful test of the atomic bomb, what he called “the most terrible bomb in the history of the world.” Thousands of hours of research and development as well as billions of dollars had contributed to its production. This was no theoretical research project. read more

You will find sections on the atomic bomb, the Berlin Airlift, the campaign of 1948, desegregation of the armed services and much more. Truman Library - This webpage for the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum includes a number of resources, activities, and links about Harry S. Truman. read more

[Excerpted from"Harry S. Truman: Advancing the Revolution," in Reassessing the Presidency: The Rise of the Executive State and the Decline of Freedom, John Denson, ed.] The most spectacular episode of Harry Truman's presidency will never be forgotten but will be forever linked to his name: the atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and of Nagasaki three days later. read more