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===Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki===
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The [[atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki]] have generated [[Debate over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki|controversy and debate]]. Historians who accepted President [[Harry Truman]]'s reasoning in justifying dropping atomic bombs to force Japanese surrender end of World War II are known as "orthodox," while "revisionists" generally deny that the bombs were necessary. Some also claim that Truman knew they were not necessary but wanted to pressure the Soviet Union. These historians see Truman's decision as a major factor in starting the [[Cold War]]. They and others also may charge that Truman ignored or downplayed predictions of casualties.{{sfnb|Kort|2007|p=31-32}}