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Aeby, Jack. Trinity Test: 15.0 Seconds In, 100 Meters Away. 1945. Atomic Heritage Foundation, Jornada Del Muerto. Atomic Heritage Foundation. Web. 23 Jan. 2019. <https://www.atomicheritage.org/history/trinity-test-1945>. This is a photo of the first successful detonation of the atomic bomb in New Mexico. It shows the destructive potential the scientists saw. This photo in the Historical Context section under the Manhattan Project illustrates the power of bomb and that the scientists knew how potentially dangerous it was.
Arts, Graphica. Untitled. 1954 New York World-Telegram Archive, New York. Houston Chronicle. Web. 29 Jan. 2019. <https://s.hdnux.com/photos/60/71/62/12 819607/3/gallery_xlarge.jpg>. This photo shows children hiding under their desks participating in a nuclear bomb drill during the Cold War. This was a very real possibility because of rapid nuclear development following the bomb drops at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This photo in the Legacy section to shows the very real fear of nuclear annihilation Americans faced at that time.
Brutel, Derrick. Tokyo City Skyline. 2014. Flickr, Tokyo, Japan. Flickr. Web. 23 Jan. 2019. <https://www.flickr.com/photos/143951935@N07/28350408591>. This photo is the skyline of modern-day Tokyo. The modern architecture and city lights show how Japan has developed triumphantly after it became a democracy during the US occupation. This photo in the Long Term Effects section of the website demonstrates the tremendous growth of the Japanese economy after the American occupation.
Einstein, Albert. "Untitled." Letter to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 2 Aug. 1939. MS. Nassau Point, Long Island, New York. In this letter, Albert Einstein warns of the growing nuclear threat from Germany and advises President Roosevelt to start working with scientists to develop nuclear bombs. The letter shows how the development of the nuclear bomb started long before 1945. This letter is used in the Historical Context to explain the origins of the Manhattan Project.
Fitzsimmons, Tom. Post WW2 Celebrations. 1945. Associated Press, New York, New York. The Atlantic. Web. 23 Jan. 2019. <https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2011/1 0/world-war-ii-the-fall-of-nazi-germany/100166/>. This is a photo of a large crowd celebrating in Times Square, New York after the end of World War II. It is used in the Triumph section to depict the great triumph and joy of the American people after winning the war.
Hachiya, Michihiko, and Warner Wells. Hiroshima Diary: The Journal of a Japanese Physician, August 6-September 30, 1945: Fifty Years Later. Chapel Hill, NC: U of North Carolina, 1995. Print. In his diary, Michihiko Hachiya writes a firsthand account of the aftermath of the dropping of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. He details the tragic health effects such as radiation poisoning and deadly burns, along with the sad stories of the people he treated. This account is used in the Tragedy section to describe the suffering inflicted upon the innocent residents of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Hart, Angelette. "Behind Barbed Wire: History." University of Denver. Colorado Digitization Program, 2010. Web. 28 Jan. 2019. <http://www.du.edu/behindbarbedwire/history.html>. This article examines the history of racial profiling against Asians in America and the beginning of Japanese internment camps. It shows how fearful, or hateful rather, Americans were toward Japanese-Americans who were innocent American citizens. This is used in the Historical Context section
Hiroshima. Dir. Paul Wilmshurst. Hiroshima. BBC Studios, 14 Mar. 2017. Web. 23 Jan. 2019. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=3wxWNAM8Cso>. This film from BBC Studios visualizes the moments before, during, and directly after the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima from the perspectives of everyday residents of the city and the crew onboard the bomber Enola Gay. This video is used in the Historical Context section to vividly personalize the horrific effects of the atomic bomb.
Kimura, Gonichi. Burned Man. 1945. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima, Japan. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Web. 27 Jan. 2019. <http://hpmmuseum.jp/modules/exhibition/index.php?action=DocumentView&document_id=32&lang=eng>. This is a photo of a man burned by the atomic bomb. The gruesome image shows how tragic and painful the bombing of the Hiroshima was for survivors. This photo is used in the Tragedy section to show the immense suffering of the Japanese people.
Kyodo. The USS West Virginia and the USS Tennessee Burn on Dec. 7, 1941, after Japanese Aircraft Attacked Pearl Harbor. 1941. Japan Times. Web. 29 Jan. 2019. <https://cdn.japantimes.2xx.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/n-pearl-harbor-a-20141210-870x661.jpg>. This image shows the USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee burning at the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It is used in the Historical Context section to illustrate the deadly attack on Pearl Harbor and the initial involvement of America in WW2.
Lewis, Jeffrey. "This Is How Nuclear War with North Korea Would Unfold." The Washington Post. WP Company, 08 Dec. 2017. Web. 29 Jan. 2019. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/this-is-how-nuclear-war-with-north-korea-would-unfold/2017/12/08/4e298a28-db07-11e7-a841-2066faf731ef_story.html?utm_term=.e167b6c3b5cd>. This article gives insight into a possible nuclear war and what would unfold. It demonstrates how a easily nuclear war could happen, with just one tweet, mistake, or technological error. This source is used in the Effects section to contend how quickly and easily in this day in age nuclear war could occur.
Lifton, Robert Jay, and Greg Mitchell. Hiroshima in America: A Half Century of Denial. New York: Avon, 1996. Print. This book discusses the US government’s suppressing of news from the bombings in order to maintain the American public’s support of the atomic bombings. It also explains how many people in America still deny the damage of the bomb and don't want it to be known. The book was used to gain background knowledge for the Perspectives section.
Nakazawa, Keiji. Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima. Tokyo: Project Gen, 1979. Print. In this graphic novel, Gen (a seven-year-old Japanese boy) shows us the life of a typical Japanese boy and family in Japan during World War II. Contrary to popular American belief at the time, the Japanese were not devils and suffered the same amount, if not more, in their country. The author’s drawings and writings show the Japanese government’s corruption toward the people, something not mentioned in many other sources. Finally, it displays the horrific suffering endured by Japanese civilians and asserts the view that nuclear weapons should never be used. Photos and information from from this book are used in the Tragedy section to emphasize the perspective of ordinary Japanese citizens, who were victims of the war.
Nakazawa, Keiji. Barefoot Gen: The Day After: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima = Hadashi No Gen. Tokyo:Project Gen, 1988. Print. When the author of this graphic novel was seven years old, an atomic bomb destroyed his city. This graphic novel thoroughly depicts the complete aftermath of the bombing, including the immense pain endured by Gen, his mom, and his newborn sister. This book brings to light the effects of radiation poisoning and the widespread suffering of the people. One example is a man still walking but with his intestines hanging out of his belly. This graphic novel also illustrates how those who survived the bomb were often shown no sympathy. The information learned book, as well as the drawings, are used in the Tragedy section, to provide details on the suffering on the Japanese people.
Rothman, Lily. "After The Bomb: Survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Share Their Stories." Time. Time, 2018. Web. 30 Jan. 2019. <http://time.com/after-the-bomb/>. This is a collection of articles and statements from Hiroshima survivors with their photos and stories. It explains how the bomb directly impacted each of their everyday lives and provides content for the Tragedy section.
Smith, Paul, Michael Woodhead, Alice Klein, Serkan Ozturk, and Tessa Hoffman. "The Medical Aftermath of Hiroshima." The Fallout. Ed. Jo Hartley. Australian Doctor, 2015. Web. 28 Jan. 2019. <http://hiroshima.australiandoctor.com.au/>. This article discusses the medical aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. It gives tragic details about burns, radiation sickness, and other effects of the bombings. The article also discusses how those affected by the bomb were discriminated against and the effect how the lives of those living in Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the time drastically changed. This article will be used in the Tragedy section to give real life examples of the suffering inflicted by the bomb.
"The Manhattan Project." U.S. History. Independence Hall Association, 2019. Web. 30 Jan. 2019. <http://www.ushistory.org/us/51f.asp>. This article describes the six year long struggle in developing the atomic bomb. It also explains how Albert Einstein and Enrico Fermi played a part in the creation of this project. This article is used in the Historical Context to gain detailed background knowledge on the Manhattan Project.
Truman, Harry. "Press Release by the White House, August 6, 1945. Ayers Papers, Subject File. Army U. S., Press Releases, the Atomic Bomb and Atomic Energy." Truman Library: "The Decision for Peace", Excerpt from Report of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey, Ca. June 1946. Elsey Papers, Harry S. Truman Administration. Japan, Surrender Of, August 1945. Truman Library, 2017. Web. 30 Jan. 2019. <http://www.truman library.org/whistlestop/study_collections/bomb/large/documents/index.php?documentdate=1945-08-06&documentid=59&pagenumber=1>. This press release is the statement made by President Truman giving reasons for dropping the bomb and information regarding atomic energy. This statement is used in the Historical Context section to describe the Administration’s perspectives on the atomic bomb and atomic energy.
U.S. Army. Mushroom Cloud. 1945. Associated Press, Hiroshima, Japan. New York Times. Web. 23 Jan. 2019. <https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/24/science/hiroshima-atomic-bo mb-mushroom-cloud.html>. This photograph shows the great mushroom cloud from the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. It is used on the front page of the website to demonstrate the destructive power inflicted by the bomb.
Unknown. Declining Support in Both the U.S. and Japan for America's Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 2005. Pew Research Center. Pew Research Center. Web. 27 Jan. 2019. <http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/08/04/70-years-after-hiroshima-opinions-have-shifted-on-use-of-atomic-bomb/ft_15-07-31_hiroshima_support/>. This chart shows the support in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 and 2005 in America, as well as in Japan. It is used in the Perspectives Section to show how people’s opinions over the bomb have changed over time because of easier access to sources regarding the effects of the atomic bomb.
Unknown. Height of Japanese Expansion in 1942. 2010. Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 27 Jan. 2019. <https://kids.britannica.com/students/assembly/view/ 54621>. This map shows the height of Japanese expansion in 1942.. It is used in the Historical Context section to display the rapid growth of the Japanese empire and threat it posed towards the US.
Unknown. Himmler and Hitler Inspecting the SS Guard. 1938. Hulton Archive, Germany. The Spectator. Web. 29 Jan. 2019. <https://spectator.imgix.net/content/uploa ds/2017/08/GettyImages-3355013.jpg?auto=compress,enhance,format&crop=faces,entropy,edges&fit=crop&w=820&h=550>. This photo shows Himmler and Hitler inspecting SS troops in 1938. It is used in the Historical Context section to demonstrate the military power of Nazi Germany.
Unknown. Man with Petechiae. 1945. Australia Doctor, Hiroshima, Japan. The Fallout. Web. 23 Jan. 2019. <http://hiroshima.australiandoctor.com.au/wp-content/uploads /2015/07/Petechiae_113633769_Getty1.jpg>. This photograph shows a man with red petechiae spots from internal bleeding caused by the radiation released by the bomb. This photograph is used in the Tragedy section to show how horrific and scary the mysterious radiation sickness was for the Japanese people.
Unknown. Untitled. 1945. Business Insider. Web. 29 Jan. 2019. <https://amp.b sinessinsider.com/images/55c175485afbd3a8048b4567-750-550.jpg>. This is a photograph of the crew of the Enola Gay, the plane that flew over Hiroshima to drop the atomic bomb. The photograph is used in the Historical Context section to show the actual people who dropped the bomb.
Unknown. Untitled. 2017. Associated Press. The Times of Israel. Web. 28 Jan. 2019. <https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-korea-shows-off-h-bomb-warhead-as-nuclear-tensions-spiral/>. This image shows North Korean leader Kim Jung-Un inspecting a nuclear bomb. North Korea is one of the countries which threatens to use nuclear weapons, and this photograph is used in the Tragedy section to show the threat of nuclear warfare today.
Unknown. "Higher History - Reasons for the Cold War." BBC News. BBC, 2019. Web. 30 Jan. 2019. <http://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/z8qnsbk/revision/2>. This article explores tensions between the United States and the USSR during and after World War II. This article will be used in the Historical Context section to discuss the Cold War.
Unknown. "Occupation of Japan." Ohio River - New World Encyclopedia. New World Encyclopedia, 16 Dec. 2018. Web. 30 Jan. 2019. <http://www.newworldencyclopedia .org/entry/Occupation_of_Japan>. This article provides insight on the American occupation after Japan’s unconditional surrender. Subjects discussed by the article include the surrender, disarmament, and the purging of war criminals during the Tokyo War Crime Trials. This information is used in the Legacy section to describe how Japan changed after the American occupation.
White House, The. "The Decision to Drop the Bomb." U.S. History. Independence Hall Association, 2019. Web. 28 Jan. 2019. <http://www.ushistory.org/us/51g.asp>. This article provides information on America’s decision to detonate the atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It examines whether dropping the bomb was purely a military decision or if there were other ulterior motives. The information derived from this article is used in the Triumph and Perspective section to describe the reasoning for the bombings.
Wollstadt, Rodger. A 0 Series Set in Tokyo, May 1967. 1967. Tokyo, Japan. Flickr. Web. 29 Jan. 2019. <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/3429753993/in/set-721576230 81490477/>. This picture shows the Japanese Shinkansen which opened in 1964 only 19 years after the end of WW2. It is a testament to the quick development of Japan's economy and infrastructure after the war. This photo is used in the Perspectives section to display Japan’s rapid economic recovery after World War 2.