“Truman declared that his decision to drop the bomb was purely military. Truman believed that the bombs also saved Japanese lives. Prolonging the war was not an option for the president” (ushistory.org 1). President Truman and the United States government made a righteous decision by dropping the atomic bomb on Japanese citizens in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The bomb made the United States appear more powerful and caused it to influence the rest of the world. The dropping of the atomic bomb was also a just response to Japan's previous atrocities against other countries, including the United States. In the long run, the bomb saved more lives than would have been lost in the war, as it caused the Japanese to surrender and ended World War II. The Americans made a wise decision in dropping this bomb, because it led to future success for them and the rest of the world. The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima allowed the United States to have more influence in the world, allowing it to spread ideas. of democracy and freedom. Thanks to its position above the rest of the world, the United States could realize its project of spreading democracy and freedom. They believed that democracy and freedom would make the countries of the world better. For example, World War II physically and economically damaged most of Western Europe. The United States created the Marshall Plan to help, especially after seeing the rise of communism in those countries. "Under this plan, the United States provided aid to prevent famine in major war zones, repair the devastation of these areas as quickly as possible, and begin economic reconstruction. The plan had two major goals: prevent the spread of communism, that is, prevent the spread of communism..... middle of article......c 1). Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation (12-08-41)." in United States. Web. December 21, 2011. "Attack on Pearl Harbor, 1941." Eyewitness to History - History Through Eyes of those who experienced it Web December 21, 2011. "Atomic Bomb-Truman Press. Released-August 6, 1945." Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. Web. December 21, 2011. "Pearl Harbor Statistics." Jake's 'Yankee Station' - USS Hancock CV/CVA-19 Memorial. Web. December 21. 2011. "The Death Toll of All Nations in World War II Home Page December 21.".. 2011. .