The Atomic Bombing in 1945

President Truman’s public address after the Hiroshima provided the justification for the development and the use of the atomic bomb. After reading the primary text document “Harry Truman Announcing the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima” (1945) , please answer the following question:

Do you agree with President Truman’s reasons for using the atomic bomb?

In order to answer the question, please provide at least TWO specific reasons given in his speech. Provide at least one short quotation, (No more than a sentence) in your post.

Link to reading:
http://www.americanyawp.com/text/24-world-war-ii/

Link to video reel:
https://youtu.be/rSgq0jMJYT4

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