ENCORE: Truman and the Atomic Bomb (with Richard Lim)

Was President Harry Truman’s decision to use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki necessary and justified?  In this episode, James is joined by Richard Lim, host of the This American President podcast.  James and Richard break down the various factors that figured into Truman’s decision in an attempt to answer this important question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.