The History in Motion Podcast

Episode #2 - Harry S. Truman and the Atomic Bombings of Japan - Part 1


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In this episode, Ritchie and Paul talk about Harry S. Truman, America's 33rd president, and the momentous decision to drop two atomic bombs on Japan during World War II. This decision is the defining moment in Truman's legacy and is a defining moment for America on the world stage. In this episode, we explore why Truman is sometimes known as "the accidental president" and how internal Japanese politics played a crucial role in Truman's decision to drop the bombs. We also delve into age-old questions like "was Japan already defeated and ready to surrender?" And "if dropping the bombs would have saved millions of lives."

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