Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
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Date of Graduation
Spring 2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Department
Department of History
Advisor(s)
Raymond M. Hyser
Philip D. Dillard
Steven W. Guerrier
Abstract
The creation of atomic bomb has greatly influenced interactions between nations in today's world. But how did this come to be? President Harry S. Truman ordered the use of the first atomic bombs in history during World War II. The decision to use such a powerful weapon must have be difficult however. This thesis analyzes President Truman's choice to use the atom bomb which forever changed the world as we know it.
Recommended Citation
Dodge, Amanda L., "President Truman decides to use the atom bomb" (2017). Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019. 329.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/329
