Lesser Of Two Evils: Why the Atomic Bomb Was Justified As history has progressed‚ Man has always looked back and debated why certain actions occurred and whether or not such measures should have been taken. Though numerous such arguments take place‚ one of the most debated issues is that of the dropping of the atomic bomb at the end of World War Two. Critics of the atomic bomb argue that far too many people were killed through the United States ’ use of the bomb‚ they state that other means were
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The first atom bomb used in warfare was dropped on Japan‚ Hiroshima‚ a city in the south of the main Island of Honshu‚ was the target in this first use. Most of the buildings were destroyed and 80‚000 people were killed instantly The first atomic bomb to be used in warfare was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6‚ 1945. Few knew what the effects would be. There had been only one other bomb of this kind previously detonated. The destruction unleashed on the city was total. About 70 percent of all buildings
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the Cold war. When Truman took office Franklin D. Roosevelt died about three months after and close to the same time he had to make the choice of dropping the atomic bombs on Japan to end the war. Which to date are the only atomic bombs used in war. Truman had one of the hardest presidencies out of all of them because of all the decisions he had to make that have not been topped. Truman’s political career started in the 1920’s when he ran for County-Judge in Jackson County. When he ran
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Atomic Bombing President Truman’s decision of the atomic bombing has undeniably made a huge impact to world’s history events. Throughout decades‚ many individuals’ have encountered diverse explanations as to why it was necessary for the dropping of the atomic bomb. While others believe it was essential‚ some may think that it caused an enormous catastrophe‚ murdering millions of innocent civilians and produced a generation with an atrocious radiation poison. Years has passed by and it continues
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secretary of state‚ the president of Harvard‚ the president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology‚ and the head of the Office of Scientific Research and Development. Its purpose was to aid president Truman in deciding whether or not to use the atomic bomb. The committee also heard from many scientists who gave them information and suggestions. (Truman 204-5). May 8‚ 1945‚ Germany surrendered‚ but there were still controversies with Japan. President Truman pleaded with the Japanese government to
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Should We Have Used the Atomic Bomb to Defeat the Japanese in WWII? Despite its destructive consequences‚ the American bombing of Hiroshima was necessary to put an end to the war in the Pacific. President Truman’s choice to release a nuclear weapon on Japan was the fastest solution to ending the United States’ involvement in the Second World War‚ making the decision the most time efficient way out. Hiroshima’s destruction was also‚ very possibly‚ the only way for the United States to win the war
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shows two opposite opinions about the necessity of using the atomic bomb to the end of World War II. Gar Alperowicz‚ in his article‚ "Hiroshima Remembered: The U.S. was Wrong"‚ the evidence to prove that America didn’t need to use atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagashaki to end the war. Contrary to this article John Connnor in his article "Hiroshima Remembered: The U.S. was Right" is trying to prove and convince reader that using atomic bomb on Hiroshima was necessary to end the war and it saved tremendous
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what they knew to grow‚ and eventually leave their mark on the world. The father of the atomic bomb and head of the Manhattan Project was no exception. Robert Oppenheimer challenged his upbringing and the society around him to become his own person. He supported the first use of the atomic bomb on an actual target‚ despite the possible moral concerns with that‚ as well as opposing the development of the hydrogen bomb. Lastly‚ Oppenheimer had relations with multiple members of the Communist Party‚ despite
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What would happen if America did not release the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Would thousands more of our men’s lives would be lost to fighting this never ending war? President Truman made a decision and two atomic bombs were instructed to be released in Japan to have a more abrupt result in ending World War II. The atomic bombs were sponsored from a foundation named the "Manhattan Project." When the bombs were made‚ they were prepared to release it on Japan. In August 6‚ 1945‚ the B-29
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Albert Einstein was great scientist who help many right now people who made the atomic bomb move by sending a letter to the president franklin roosevelt saying that they should build the bomb. Albert made many things like the famous equation E=mc2 and had the theory of relativity. Albert Einstein was born march 14‚1879 in ulm germany Europe and moved to munich with his jewish parents and attended munich elementary school. Albert Einstein did good in mathematics and science and did poorly in other
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