Harry S. Truman's Accomplishments: Dessegregation and Hiroshima

Democratic Senator James O. Eastland put forth a strong expression in June 1945 after the war in Europe was over. He expressed that "the Negro race is a dreadful race" and that "the Negro warrior was an articulate and horrid disappointment in battle" he proceeded with "they have disfavored the banner of this nation" (Henretta, 2012). Obviously, Eastland's allegations were untrue. Numerous blacks were honored medals for their boldness in battle (Henretta, 2012). On July 26, 1948 President Truman marked Executive Order 9981, which states, "It is therefore announced to be the strategy of the President that there should be uniformity of treatment and open door for all people in the furnished administrations without respect to race, color,

To begin with during World War I Harry S. Truman orders desegregation of the armed forces and he also supported civil right movements. When the Labor Union leader and the Civil Rights activists threatens a boycott of segregation of troops Harry Truman then issued an executive order to end segregation in the armed forces in July 26, 1948. By doing that it showed that he cared about what the Labor Union and Civil Rights activists had to say and he agreed with them by giving the executive order he also once said “The majority of our Negro people find but cold comfort in our shanties and tenements. Surely, as free men, they are entitled to something better than this”( Trueman). Truman did not believe in racism he saw everyone as equals as he supported

President Harry Truman’s use of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan during the Second World War is the most controversial decision in history. While it was an undoubtedly difficult decision, it was indeed necessary in order to end this six year war that had ravaged the world. While many critics argue that the bomb was used primarily as an act of vengeance toward Japan, simplifying such a crucial moment in human history downplays the very real threat Japan posed to the United States. While avoiding strained relations with the other Allied countries, Truman had to assess the possible danger of the Soviet Union in a post-war world. Furthermore, the possibility of an arms race, the moral implications of using this weapon, and

Truman had to make some very crucial decisions as soon as he had stepped into office as President. He contributed

Historic research and past events can only be presented and made conclusive as far as the available evidence allows it. In this case, the argument on the preliminary use of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima and Nagasaki has become clearer as more evidence and documents have surfaced in these past years. All these recent documented sources have been put into Prompt and Utter Destruction, where Samuel J Walker discusses the events leading up to and preceding the dropping of the atomic bomb and all possible aspects of the effects. He describes chronologically, through the end of FDR’s death and into the beginning of Truman’s presidency with a typical 1940’s American mindset. As Truman comes into office after the death of FDR, Walker is able to describe

Truman’s decision to use atomic weapons has long been a controversial subject throughout the decades after he used it. Many scholars and people who surrounded the president at the time published memoirs and books about the decision to use the weapon. As years went, more works of writing and information were released which added more information to the vast knowledge we have of the decision to drop the bomb and of what the Japanese faced after the event took place. J. Samuel Walker wrote a book called Prompt & utter destruction which uses new knowledge gained about the bomb and new information the Japanese released, which Walker said, “has greatly enriched our understanding of the agonizing deliberations in Tokyo over ending the war”

Historians have questioned the decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. Evidence shows that President Truman weighed not only military information in his decision to use the bomb, but also considered postwar politics and foreign policy when he considered dropping the atomic bomb on Japan. An analysis of his personal papers offers a different reasoning for using the bomb than what was commonly known at the time. The discrepancy between Truman’s public and private reasoning will be discussed.

When Harry Truman was elected in 1945, he was very unaware of the extreme war-like conditions and decisions that he would have to make during his term as president. When World War II had started, it became his mission to defeat the great world powers of Germany, Italy and most importantly, Japan in order to put the war to an end. Nearing the end of the war, when the United States and their allies had almost put an end on the fighting, all Truman for victory was Japan to surrender. Japan at the time, however, was not willing to surrender, willing to fight until every last man was dead. Since their army was north of two million strong, the United States needed to take drastic measures to end the war and save U.S. soldiers’ lives. Harry Truman’s

The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was not an easy decision for Truman. There were many ways that the bomb was good and many ways that the bomb was bad. Truman knew the consequences of both sides, yet he went through with dropping them and he is a hero for that. It saved a countless number of lives, sent soldiers home, and altogether ended World War

American President Harry Truman’s controversial decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan ended the Second World War and began the nuclear age. Since the end of the war, Truman’s decision has been a subject of debate, largely due to the high civilian death toll that resulted from the bombings. However, the context of the time period and the need to end the Second World War made the use of the nuclear weapons a necessary action to force the surrender of Japan. Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan was justified by the historical context of the Second World War and Japan’s refusal to surrender unconditionally.

The use of the atomic bombs on Japan was perhaps the most controversial decision the United States of America has made. However, with the controversy surrounding this decision it’s no surprise that there are a lot of opinions regarding President Truman's time in office and whether or not the use of the atomic bombs were the most effective way to end the Pacific War.

On August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb that the world had ever seen was dropped onto Hiroshima on orders of President Harry S. Truman. Three days later, a second bomb fell onto Nagasaki. While not all may find the bombs necessary to end the war with Japan, Truman had his own reasons for causing such devastation. He wanted the fastest possible end to the war to save soldiers’ lives, many Americans, as well as his key advisor, Byrnes, wanted the “unconditional surrender” (Walker 46) of Japan, and there was hatred still harbored against the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

President Truman, decision over booming Japan is a significant period of time that molds the United States. The crucial decision that was made on August of 1945, brought World War II to an end. While bringing the WWII to an end, it attracted a lot of debates over the use of the atomic bombs in the war. Even though the WWII has ended decades ago debates still lingers to this point. Having people in both sides of the debates, makes people wonder if the use of the first atomic bomb in the world was used properly or not.

Without the demonstration of the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Truman’s statement would not have been taking as seriously as it was. This would help stop war for the next few decades as no one except the Soviet Union would reach this level of technology for the next few years.

During the early 1930’s America began working on its first atomic bomb, with the help of President Roosevelt the mission was known, as the Manhattan Project. Truman’s presidency began under the cloud of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Truman unaware of what had been going on was immediately informed once being sworn into presidency; the United States was working on perfecting a nuclear bomb that would cause major destruction. Although the Allies were closing in on the victory to Germany, Japan still refused to surrender. The war in the Pacific would continue on into the 1946. While, Truman was aware of the bomb and all the details that came with the matter he still had yet made up his mind on whether he would be using it. Still being hopeful that