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U.s. History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb

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Was it necessary to drop the atomic bomb on Japan in order to save lives? Were the consequences worse than the waiting for a surrender of Japan? Read this discussion of the decision to drop the bomb, find out about the possible motives of several groups involved, and decide.

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