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Pros And Cons Of Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki

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Xxxx Xxxxx, HIS 200: Making History, Dr. Urban, 05/10/24: Student-Choice Essay. Flashing Consequences: The Professional and Public Debates Regarding Nuclear Warfare in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In two tragically similar instances, separated by only mere days, the Japanese people suffered an unbearable amount of loss. In the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, these civilians were doomed to become the only humans in world history to have suffered at the hands of nuclear warfare. On the dates of May 6th and May 9th, the United States Government decided to detonate “Little Boy” and “Fat Man” on Hiroshima and Nagasaki respectfully, doing what they thought would bring a conclusive end to the war. The casualties from this event were approximately 200,000 civilians killed. While this number is …show more content…

Without the important work of these historians, the debate would still be stuck stagnantly in a polarized lane, which is debating who is the more “ethically and morally” strong country. The discourse surrounding the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has immensely differed both in the public eye and through the words of professional historians. When the public discusses “true” controversial issues outlined by Zimmerman and Robertson, it often leads to intense polarization and emotional reactions, which lead to harmful and uneducated mindsets. However, with the work conducted by historians such as Ward Wilson, Tristian Grunow, and Kenneth B. Pyle, the discussion surrounding the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki can offer insight that was not previously stated. This provides insights that can make the public view and discussion surrounding the events distinctly beneficial to create a broader discourse. With the use of historiography and studying the use of primary sources, historians are able

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