Harry S. Truman's Contribution To World War II

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Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the United States (1884-1972) after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He served his terms as president from 1945-1953 during WWII. Truman contributed to WWII by assisting in making the decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan, he also helped rebuild postwar Europe, and worked to contain communism. The Atomic bomb that was launched on Hiroshima (August 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9, 1945) was approved by Truman, he hoped that by nuking Japan it would prevent casualties for the U.S and prevent a Japanese invasion. Japan announced their surrender on August 14, 1945. This decision made by Truman is one of the most controversial decisions made by any president, and Japan still suffers from it to this

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