Vol. 10, No. 44
August 8, 2005
Cover Story
Why Truman Dropped the Bomb
Sixty years after Hiroshima, we now have the secret intercepts that shaped his decision
By Richard B. Frank
Also in This Issue
- New York's Crossword Wars — Matt Gaffney
- Could This Be Why The Life Insurance Underwriters Want to Keep the Death Tax?
This issue marked the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima with Richard B. Frank's examination of newly declassified secret intercepts that influenced President Truman's decision to use the bomb. The magazine also featured Matt Gaffney's story on New York's crossword puzzle competition scene. Additionally, the issue included commentary on the estate tax and its relationship to the life insurance industry's financial incentives.
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