I'm not going to be a popular President.
US President, atomic bomb decision
I'm not going to be a popular President.
US President, atomic bomb decision
Remarks to reporters shortly after becoming President
1945
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"The atom bomb was no 'great decision.' It was merely another powerful weapon in the arsenal of righteousness."
Controversial"It is a terrible thing to have to order the use of a weapon like that. But I had to do it. And I would do it again."
Shocking"I'm not a politician by trade. I'm a farmer and a soldier and a politician by necessity."
Strange & Unusual"A politician is a man who understands government, and who is interested in the welfare of the people of the country."
Humorous"The C students run the world."
Strange & Unusual