Why did President Roosevelt originally authorize the development of the atomic bomb?

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Camryn Ortiz

3 November, 09:57

Why did President Roosevelt originally authorize the development of the atomic bomb?

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Darius Nixon · Answer 1

President Franklin Roosevelt authorized the development of the atomic bomb because it was presented to him by his adviser. The decision of this project then becomes a result of having an atomic bomb in the United States. Also this project the development of an atomic bomb for the usage during the World War II.