The Atomic Bomb A.Developing the Bomb B.Truman’s Decision C.The Right Decision?

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The Atomic Bomb

A. Developing the Bomb

B. Truman’s Decision

C. The Right Decision?

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A. Developing the Bomb• In 1939 Albert Einstein informed FDR that the

Germans were working on a new type of bomb

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Question A

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• Development of this new bomb became known as the Manhattan Project

• Over 100,000 Americans secretly worked to develop the bomb

• $2 billion spent to develop the bomb

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• July 16, 1945: successful testing of the new weapon in Alamogordo, New Mexico

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B. Truman’s Decision• FDR dies April 1945 & Harry Truman becomes

president

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Question B

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• Truman decided to drop 2 atomic bombs on Japan– To save American lives – To end the war quickly

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Hiroshima

• August 6, 1945 “Little Boy” dropped on Hiroshima

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Nagasaki• August 9, 1945 “Fat Man” dropped on Nagasaki

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C. The Right Decision?

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• Japan surrendered on August 14, 1945– VJ Day

• Radiation poisoning discovered after the bombing

• Over 225,000 people died as a result of the bombings by the end of 1945

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Question C

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