Truman asked Roosevelt's cabinet members to remain in their positions, telling them he was open to their advice. ️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️ During World War II, with the invasion of Japan imminent, he approved the schedule for dropping two atomic bombs to avoid a costly invasion of the Japanese mainland.<unk> During World War II, with the invasion of Japan imminent, he approved the schedule for dropping two atomic bombs to avoid a costly invasion of the Japanese mainland. Military estimates for the invasion of Japan were that it could take a year and result in 250,000 to 500,000 U.S. casualties.<unk> Military estimates for the invasion of Japan were that it could take a year and result in 250,000 to 500,000 U.S. casualties. The U.S. bombed Hiroshima on August 6, and Nagasaki three days later, leaving 105,000 dead.<unk> The U.S. bombed Hiroshima on August 6, and Nagasaki three days later, leaving 105,000 dead.<unk> Soviet Union declared war on Japan on August 9 and
<unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> Truman said attacking Japan with atomic bombs saved many lives on both sides.<unk> Truman said attacking Japan with atomic bombs saved many lives on both sides. ️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️ Apart from primaries and campaigning in 1948, Truman dealt with the Berlin Blockade, which is considered the first major diplomatic crisis of the Cold War.<unk> Apart from primaries and campaigning in 1948, Truman dealt with the Berlin Blockade, which is considered the first major diplomatic crisis of the Cold War. During his presidency, Truman's approval ratings had dropped significantly from 80% in early 1945 to 30% in early 1947.<unk> During his presidency, Truman's approval ratings had dropped significantly from 80% in early 1945 to 30% in early 1947. 1946 mid-term election alarmed Truman when Republicans won control of both houses of Congress for the first time since the 1920s. 1947, Truman<unk>said<unk>to<unk>his<unk> Secretary<unk>of<unk>defense<unk>James<unk>Forrestal<unk>that<unk>,<unk>except<unk>for<unk>the<unk>reward<unk>of<unk>service<unk>,<unk>he<unk>had<unk>found<unk>little<unk>satisfaction<unk>in<unk>be<unk> President<unk>.