In 1945, World War II was still raging in the Pacific. The end was not going to be easy. President Truman wanted to end the war with the Japanese. There are many pros and cons to making the atomic bomb in 1940. The 2005 textbook A History of the United States adopts a familiar tone, arguing that President Truman based his decision to drop the bomb mainly on a calculation of the cost in human lives if the war were to keep going on. Some of the pros included saving the lives of millions of American
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Boris Ofon Hist 1302 11/08/17 Prof Patke The United States decision to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima was a diplomatic measure calculated to intimidate the Soviet Union in the post-Second World War era rather than a strictly military measure designed to force Japanese surrender The United States decision to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima was a military measure made to intimidate the Soviet Union in the post- Second World War era rather than a strictly diplomatic measure designed to force Japan’s
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Japan’s reaction to the atomic bombs, one the other hand, was anything but celebratory. Even after they found out about the horrific events at Hiroshima, the Japanese government censored reports about the atomic bomb, fervently repudiating its occurrence. The Japanese morning newspapers of August 8th revealed nothing more than how a “few enemy planes” had severely damaged Hiroshima with “a wholly new type of bomb” (Hando). Citizens were kept in the dark about the situation and were simply instructed
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In 1858, Champ Ferguson, a Kentucky farmer, attended a camp meeting in Fentress County, Tennessee, just across the state line. Also present at said meeting were neighbors of Ferguson who he had a financial dispute with, the Evans brothers. Upon seeing them at this meeting, he immediately left. Apparently, Ferguson’s haste and apparent fear could be understood, as the small band took off in pursuit after him. After the chase ended, Champ and the brothers, as well as the county constable, Jim Reed
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billhook, mace, crossbow, sword, flail, halberd, spears, caltrops those are you the commen out of the hundred thousands they had back then and now. Sword is a weapon with a long metal blade , the battle axe is a long broad-bladed ax used in ancient warfare, the billhooks is just a
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There are many agents that may be used for bioterrorist attacks. We as nurses strive to always be prepared for the worst. Treating patients after a terrorist attack requires preparation also. The CDC has classified Anthrax as a high priority, Category A weapon due to its widespread infection area, high mortality rates, epidemic potential and the special preparedness it requires (Goel Ajay, 2015). Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis
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One of the pathogens that has been stored for the purpose of preparing for a bioterrorist attack is the infamous Smallpox. This virus was stored due to how decimating it was to humans on a massive scale, although thankfully Smallpox was eradicated from the world thanks to a vaccination that was implemented globally. Unfortunately, the virus has to be kept frozen in a couple of facilities in fear that other (unknown) individuals may have samples and may choose to use them against a population in the
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I Swear You Don’t Have Ebola---Just Small Pox Smallpox is a disease that was reportedly found in humans around ten thousand years ago. Smallpox is said to be one of the most catastrophic and deadly diseases to ever attack humanity because of its fatal and infectious symptoms. The chance of death of a patient with Smallpox was up to 30% in the past. A virus similar to smallpox has been found in animals, leading experts to believe that the disease was passed from humans to animals. Once this similar
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happened in New Mexico, July 16, 1945, near the end of World War II. As a result, most people might dismiss the threat saying “It’s safe.” Therefore, in order to better protect the Earth and its inhabitants, nuclear weapons should be banned from warfare. Rising political tensions are increasing the possibility of a nuclear World War III. According to Retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, “the chance of having a nuclear war with North Korea is 10%, where the chance of a global Nuclear War is 20-30%
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The guns have stopped. There was dead silence over the no man’s land. As the faint dusty fog covered the parados, fresh smell of dirt and gunpowder permeated the air. That May of 1916, Northern France, 1st and 2nd Platoon of A Company, 2nd Battalion, were about to go over the top. Both had their weapons at arms, but the atmosphere around each was notably contrasting. The 1st Platoon consisted of boys in clean uniforms and boots. They were well-shaven and well-shaped. As a matter of fact, they only
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