Truman, Harry
1888-1972 84 years
1888-1972 84 years
US president from 1945-53
succeeded Roosevelt at end of WWll
gave the order to drop the 2 atomic
bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in
Japan, 1945
was a major supporter of creation of
the state of Israel
initiated anti-communist actions and
military support in Asia, particularly in
Korea and Vietnam
succeeded Roosevelt at end of WWll
gave the order to drop the 2 atomic
bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in
Japan, 1945
was a major supporter of creation of
the state of Israel
initiated anti-communist actions and
military support in Asia, particularly in
Korea and Vietnam
| YouTube video of President Truman warning the Japanese to surrender (6/7/45), prior to A-bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 01:45 |
| oshobob The Living Workshop |
| People in Osho's Talks |
| Truman was the President of the United States when the atom bomb was dropped. When he was asked, "How do you feel?" he said, "I feel great! A noble cause has been served – democracy has won over fascist forces..." --Osho Philisophia Perrenis, Vol. 1, ch. 3 |