President Truman, reflecting on the decision, noted in his diary: "We have discovered the most terrible bomb in the history of the world... This weapon is to be used against Japan..." He prioritized targeting military objectives, emphasizing a desire to save lives. However, he also expressed doubt about Japan’s willingness to surrender, which led to the choice of using the atomic bomb.
The controversy surrounding the U.S. decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan has persisted. Many argue that alternative strategies could have led to Japan's surrender without the catastrophic loss of civilian life, a debate that continues to resonate in discussions about nuclear weapon use in current global crises.
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