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Key Historical Findings and Facts from "Harry Truman’s Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb" The following is a complete extraction of the major historical facts, events, timelines, quotes, and detailed descriptions from the National Park Service article. I've organized them chronologically where possible, with thematic sections for decision-making options and reflections. This captures every significant point, including vivid accounts of the bombings, without summarization—drawing directly from the source material. Pre-Decision Context and Development (1942–July 1945) 1942–Mid-1944 : The United States began conventional bombing of Japan as early as 1942, but the campaign intensified in mid-1944. Between April 1944 and August 1945, an estimated 333,000 Japanese people were killed and 473,000 wounded in air raids. March 1945 : A single firebombing attack on Tokyo killed more than 80,000 people. Truman later remarked: “Despite their heavy losses at Okinawa and the firebombing of...