Atomic

National Security Archive National Security Archive- Collection of primary source material relating to the use of the atomic bomb in PDF format available from George Washington University. The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb- A well-referenced study of the American decision to use the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by Louis Morton. Trinity Site Trinity Site- Full text and photos of a brochure issued by the U.S. Department of Energy, National Atomic Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 1994. Atom Bomb Atom Bomb- A brief historical article on the bomb, includes links to articles on related material, definitions, and quotations from primary sources. Fifty Years from Trinity Fifty Years from Trinity- Articles from the Seattle Times to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the first nuclear test. Harnessing of Nuclear Fission - The Story of the Atomic Bomb Harnessing of Nuclear Fission - The Story of the Atomic Bomb- Brief article on the atomic scientists and their experiments from 1934-1945. Nuclear Weapons - History Nuclear Weapons - History- Large, comprehensive collection of online documents relating to the bombing and the issues surrounding it. Truman’s Motivations: Using the Atomic Bomb in the Second World War Truman’s Motivations: Using the Atomic Bomb in the Second World War- Research paper examining the motivations for using the atomic bomb against Japan. A-Bomb - The Destroyer of Worlds A-Bomb - The Destroyer of Worlds- Includes Trinity today, timeline, history, the theory, reasoning, considerations, and the aftermath. Hiroshima: Was it Necessary? Hiroshima: Was it Necessary?- Article and quotes which explore the premise that the a-bombings were probably not necessary to conclude the war, and includes diary excerpts from Tr… Hiroshima: Was It Absolutely Necessary? Hiroshima: Was It Absolutely Necessary?- An account that summarizes the events that led to Japan's surrender, and considers other means of achieving surrender by Doug Long. Atomic Bombs Atomic Bombs- A large collection of links to information relating to the atomic bombing. United States Strategic Bombing Survey: Summary Report (Pacific War) United States Strategic Bombing Survey: Summary Report (Pacific War)- Original text of the report on the conduct of the bombing campaign against Japan outlining the factors which … Official Bombing Order Official Bombing Order- Authorized the use of the atomic bomb against Japanese cities, drafted by General Groves and approved by President Truman and Secretary of War Stimson at P…