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Why did America drop the atomic bomb on the civilian population of Japan?
Can you tell me why did America drop the atomic bomb on the civilian population of Japan?
The decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was made by President Harry S. Truman. The official explanation given by the United States government was that the bombings were necessary to bring about a speedy victory in the Pacific campaign of World War II and save American lives.