Why did Truman authorize the use of the atomic bomb against Japan?
A) He believed it would shorten the war and save lives.
B) He didn't want to waste the billions spent on developing the bomb.
C) He wanted to punish the Japanese by killing as many of them as possible.
D) He had no idea it would yield such devastation.
E) He didn't believe the Japanese would surrender until their emperor was dead.
Answer: A
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