@dominik · read in 2022
Truman is thus far the only human to ever authorize the use of atomic weapons in warfare (and may that long continue to be the case). He did not shy away from making tough decisions: “I am here to make decisions and whether they prove right or wrong I am going to make them.” This book paints a nuanced, complex portrait of a humble, diligent, courageous, and deeply honorable man.