The+Atomic+Bomb

Aim-Tina: The atomic bomb was a frightening device prior to it being used, however even more frightening afterwards. The threat of the destruction the bomb brings is used to either instill fear or simply get a country to do what the country with the bombs wants. Many people have been and are against use of the bombs under any circumstances. Prior to it’s use, “although voices within the US Military expressed caution regarding the use of the new weapon against Japan, Truman was convinced that the bomb was the correct and only option” (“Atomic Bomb”). Prior to the general public’s knowledge about the full destruction that the bomb could do, there was still unrest and arguing against the bomb. “ When news of the Nagasaki bombing reached Tokyo, Togo proposed acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration which set out terms of surrender for Japan and was signed by the United States, Great Britain, and China” (“The Story of Nagasaki”). Countries use the bomb to show off power and strength, however end up causing fear in the people, innocent and not, that the bomb is being targeted towards. Although writers have also gained many topics and issues to analyze and discuss from different perspectives due to the situation with the bombs’ use in Japan, and the use of the bombs ever since. The aim of the bombs will continue to be to use as strength or protection, however they will ultimately bring up more than simply that.

Works Cited: “Atomic Bomb”. History Network, n.d. Web. 6 November 2013. “The Story of Nagasaki”. Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembered, n.d. Web. 6 November 2013.

Audience-Connor: The atomic bombs, weapons created during the second world war in 1945, are weapons of mass destruction. The ‘audience’ for the atomic bomb consists of two separate groups. The first are the response group. The voices. The ones who debated whether or not the bomb should be made, and dropped. “Although voices within the US Military expressed caution regarding the use of the new weapon against Japan, Truman was convinced that the bomb was the correct and only option” (AETN 1). Then, theres the other group. The audience that the bomb was intended for-- the enemy. How they responded, of course, was with disdain. Sadness. The emperor spoke this “I do not desire any further destruction of cultures, nor any additional misfortune for the peoples of the world. On this occasion, we have to bear the unbearable” (Emperor of Japan). The audience ranges from those discussing, to those receiving. That is the audience.

Works Cited: “Atomic Bomb”. History Network, n.d. Web. 6 November 2013. “The Story of Nagasaki”. Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembered, n.d. Web. 6 November 2013.

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Historical-Cassidy: 

Before the United States became involved in World War I, there was no need for the development of nuclear weapons. The United States wasn’t threatened by any countries until it became one of the world powers. The Manhattan Project allowed US scientists to develop nuclear weapons in secrecy, out of the “public eye” (History). The only time when the United States used a nuclear weapon on another country was in World War II. The effect of having these types of weapons and technology available made it so that the world was not “at ease”, instead worried of nuclear attacks against one another (History of the Atomic). The constant threat of nuclear attacks from countries that had long since been allies with the United States encouraged the development of more powerful, deadly weapons that were capable of wiping out populations. The Cold War between the United States and Russia has ended but there is still fear of nuclear weapons being used against America. The ability to have access to such powerful weapons is extremely dangerous to society and means that this technology will always be kept confidential from the public. The United States doesn’t share information about it’s current nuclear weapons in an attempt to protect, or shield, it’s people and prevent another Arms Race.

Works Cited: "Atomic Bomb." //History //. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Oct. 2014.

"History of the Atomic Bomb and The Manhattan Project." //About.com Inventors //. About.com, n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2014.

Cultural-Jesus From television to music, the atomic bomb has affected every aspect of life. Films would show what the world would be like in the event of a bomb dropping, and shelters for bomb attacks sprang up everywhere. Children would learn to duck and cover under desks in the case of attack. Jim Regan of the CS Monitor says " Did you know that the Kremlin was responsible for getting the castaways off of Gilligan's Island, or that the 50's hit song, "Sh'boom (Life could be a dream)" had its genesis in the Bikini Atoll atom bomb tests?" to give detail on how much bombs affected our lives. While only two were dropped in combat in human history, the fear and fascination with them soared in America. Atomic bombs were also associated with the race with the Soviets. As we got bombs so did they, and soon fear over communism was also common. A "red fear" swept the nation causing many politicians, such as McCarthy, to use it to their advantage.

Works Cited Regan, Jim. "The Atomic Bomb in American Culture." //The Christian Science Monitor //. The Christian Science Monitor, n.d. Web. 31 Oct. 2014.

"NebraskaStudies.Org." //NebraskaStudies.Org //. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Oct. 2014.