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President Truman and the atomic bomb

by Michael O'Neal · 1990

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Discusses the events and decisions that led to the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, particularly Truman's role as decision maker and initiator of the act.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1940s1940sMore like thisLess of thisHiroshima ShiHiroshima ShiMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 112 pages

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