Abstract
Truman succeeds Roosevelt upon the president's death in April 1945. As fighting rages on between the Allies and Japan, Truman declares an ultimatum to the Japanese to surrender unconditionally by August 3, 1945. But Japan wants one condition, to keep its emperor. Several options are weighed to get Japan to surrender, however, the final decision results in the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Subject
World War II, contrast between Roosevelt and Truman, Truman's unawareness of Manhattan Project, Truman retains Roosevelt's internationalist advisors, Potsdam Conference, successful atomic testing, Truman's ultimatum to Japanese, unconditional surrender demands, Emperor Hirohito, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, WWII, America in a World at War
Series
America in the 20th Century, American History, American Studies, American Presidency, Unfinished Nation, The
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Duration
00:05:32 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
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