This program will be available for sale to the general public on December 7, 2025.Want to register before then? Become a member today, or if you are already a member, log in to register for this program. Truman and the Atomic Bombing of Japan Evening Lecture/Seminar Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET Code: 1T0056 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Select your Registration $20 Member $30 Gen. Admission Resize text President Truman announces Japan's surrender at the White House, 1945 On Aug. 6 and 9 of 1945, the United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively, during World War II. More than 80 years later, these acts remain the only instances of nuclear weapons being used in wartime and continue to stand as defining moments in history. Hiroshi Kitamura, an associate professor of history at William & Mary, examines the factors leading President Harry S. Truman to take this decisive action during what turned out to be the final month of World War II. Kitamura explores the making of the atomic bomb via the Manhattan Project, takes a fresh look at Truman’s logic, analyzes why specific targets were chosen, and discusses a range of scientific perspectives. General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
