During World War II the United States produced two atomic bombs. It was a big decision to drop not one but two atomic bombs on Japan in World War II. That decision was one of the biggest in history and there was more than one reason for President Truman to authorize the use of atomic bombs. What he did not realize or know‚ was the effects it would have. The atomic bombs did not just affect Japan by their devastation‚ but they affected the foreign policy throughout the world for years to come. In
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Harry S. Truman July 1945 President of the United States of America 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington‚ DC 20500‚ USA Mr. President‚ As the Chief of Staff of the United States of America Army and Commander of all allied forces‚ I am informing you on where we should go from here‚ after the Japanese did not respond to the Potsdam declaration. In spite of what many scientists in the Manhattan Project consider‚ with the use of the Atomic Bomb’s being inhuman‚ war overall is inhuman so I
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A few years after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor‚ Truman and the US military responded with dropping two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Hard decisions were made with this war strategy and some important lessons were learned from this. Based on the circumstances‚ the US was justified in military action against Japan‚ however; dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki shouldn’t have happened. Thousands Civilians were killed over two cities of no real importance in gaining ground
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The decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan was the correct decision for a number of reasons. It helped win the war in Japan and saved American lives‚ which is the United States government’s first priority in the war. The bomb also set an example to other nations of the war of the devastation that is caused by these types of weapons. The dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan was necessary for the United States to end the war in Japan and move resources to finish the war in Europe. The first
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The Atomic Bomb Probably no other man-made object has wielded as much terror or destruction as the Atomic Bomb. Created‚ tested‚ and used during World War II‚ it brought about the end of that bloody conflict. Unfortunately‚ it also was the cause of much loss in human life. However‚ why it was created‚ creation‚ and use are very interesting‚ although somewhat sad‚ and offer many topics for study. The creation of the bomb was actually started before the war- early 1941‚ because the president
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On August 6‚ 1945 the United States dropped the first atomic bomb ever on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. They also dropped a second bomb three days later‚which eventually ended World War ll. Was it the right thing to do? It created many controversial dilemmas on whether it was right or not. There are many people who oppose the use of the atomic bombs; though there are some that believe it was a necessity in ending the war. I think that there could have been other ways to end World War ll.
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particular left a huge impact. The United States’ decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II was not justified due to the fact that it was ethically wrong‚ an excessive use of force‚ and unnecessary. Dropping the atomic bomb was ethically wrong for a number of reasons‚ including the amount of civilians that died or were displaced‚ and the fact that it was barbarous. The use of the atomic bomb
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whether or not the U.S. should have dropped the atomic bomb or not. Many people argue that America had already won the war and that the bombs were uncalled for‚ but is this true (Doc K)? The U.S. made the right decision in dropping the atomic bomb because it led America to a victory‚ it ended the war quickly‚ and it saved more lives then it took. During the final stages of the war Germany had surrendered and the U.S. was on their way to victory; however‚ Japan‚ a major enemy at the time‚ would not settle
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World War II era‚ which was from September 1st‚ 1939 to September 2nd‚ 1945‚ many countries had conflict with each other and the development of the atomic bomb began. As time progressed in the war era‚ the bomb was fully developed as the United States dropped two on Japan. As the bombs demolished two cities in Japan‚ many people questioned if the usage of the bomb was necessary or not. The atomic bomb impacted the conflicts between the United States and Japan by forcing Japan to surrender the war‚
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During the Cold War‚ Americans lived in a society where the tension between the Soviet Union was at its peak in history. It was a time when the hatred against communism and the idea of nationalism were growing exponentially. Meanwhile‚ Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were arrested for the accusations of helping the Soviets create the atomic bomb‚ which was the United States’ only advantage over the Soviets. Their arrest eventually led to the first ever execution of espionage in United States history
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