Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

December 16, 1998

Atomic Bomb

After viewing the effects of the nuclear explosion, Truman was quoted as saying, "I would rather be blind than ever see such a terrible sight again."

Courtney
5th grade
Glendale Elementary School
Independence, Missouri

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The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of thirteen Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

500 W. US Hwy. 24. Independence MO 64050
truman.library@nara.gov;
Phone: 816-268-8200 or 1-800-833-1225;
Fax: 816-268-8295.

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