Donna Chilcote Little Miami High School Kings Mills Workshop Location WWII- Project Atomic Bomb Research Paper 11th Grade World/ U.S. Studies 3 President Truman's decision to drop the Atomic Bomb World/U.S. Studies 3- WWII Project Atomic Bomb Research Paper EBSCO HOST ARTICLES Years of FEAR. By: Kettey, Timothy. Scholastic Update, 03/22/99, Vol. 131 Issue 12, p10, 2p, 1 map, 1bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 970; (AN 1707515) What did Truman know, and when did he know it? By: Goldberg, Stanley. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, May/Jun98, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p18, 2p, 1bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 1050; (AN 555925) Hiroshima: Why America Dropped The Atomic Bomb By: Rothenberg, Marc. Magill Book Reviews, 01/01/1996; Reading Level (Lexile): 1130; (AN 9602077004) Was Truman right to drop the bomb? By: Nitze, Paul H.. Vital Speeches of the Day, 9/15/95, Vol. 61 Issue 23, p722, 3p; Reading Level (Lexile): 1260; (AN 9510095134) Why America dropped the bomb. By: Kagan, Donald. Commentary, Sep95, Vol. 100 Issue 3, p17, 7p; Reading Level (Lexile): 1310; (AN 9509211135) President Harry S. Truman and the bomb. By: Ferrell, Robert H.. National Forum, Fall95, Vol. 75 Issue 4, p22, 4p, 1bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 1290; (AN 9512010006) Why Truman dropped the bomb. By: Harsch, Joseph C.. Christian Science Monitor, 8/4/95, Vol. 87 Issue 175, p9, 1c, 1bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 990; (AN 9509080323) Truman and the bomb. By: Hamby, Alonzo L.. History Today, Aug95, Vol. 45 Issue 8, p18, 8p, 9bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 1160; (AN 9508234157) Truman's atom-bomb dilemma. (cover story) By: Moffett, George. Christian Science Monitor, 7/31/95, Vol. 87 Issue 171, p1, 2bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 1370; (AN 9508250440) The biggest decision: Why we had to drop the atomic bomb. By: Maddox, Robert James. American Heritage, May/Jun95, Vol. 46 Issue 3, p70, 7p, 5c; Reading Level (Lexile): 1280; (AN 9504277682) 93 Statement by the President Announcing the Use of the A-Bomb at Hiroshima. August 6, 1945 American Reference Library, 01/01/2001; (AN 9FVPPHST010094) Harry S. Truman. Political & World Leaders: WWII, 2002, p5, 3p; Reading Level (Lexile): 890; (AN 5651311) Harry Truman planned his shots well in Korea and the Cold War. By: A.H.S.. Aviation History, Jul2001, Vol. 11 Issue 6, p6, 2/3p; Reading Level (Lexile): 1260; (AN 4428748) Shock treatment. By: King, Michael B.. National Review, 4/3/95, Vol. 47 Issue 6, p53, 5p; Reading Level (Lexile): 1470; (AN 9503237583) Think tank. Scholastic Update, 3/24/95, Vol. 127 Issue 12, p28, 1p, 2bw; (AN 9504103663) The Russians Steal an Ally's Atomic Secrets. (cover story) By: Elsey, George. Newsweek, 03/08/99, Vol. 133 Issue 10, p53, 1/3p, 1bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 930; (AN 1587690) Truman announces hydrogen bomb program. By: Truman, Harry S.. Essential Documents in American History, Essential Documents, 1492-Present, p229, 1/8p; Reading Level (Lexile): 930; (AN 9708102198) Atomic bombing of Hiroshima announcement. By: Truman, Harry S.. Essential Documents in American History, Essential Documents, 1492-Present, p1, 3p; Reading Level (Lexile): 1150; (AN 9706192865) Bombs away. By: King, Michael B.. National Review, 11/6/95, Vol. 47 Issue 21, p60, 4p, 2bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 1420; (AN 9511212831) Harry Truman's fateful decision. Christian Science Monitor, 9/12/95, Vol. 87 Issue 201, p19, 1c; Reading Level (Lexile): 1230; (AN 9509294626) The final act. By: Buchsbaum, Herbert. Scholastic Update, 3/24/95, Vol. 127 Issue 12, p20, 2p, 1bw; (AN 9504103660) WEBSITES The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb B Numerous primary source documents on the decision, including pages from President Truman's diary, plus lesson plans. From the Truman Library. Rutgers Oral History Archives of World War II - Transcripts of interviews with more than 200 people who were young adults during World War II. Studs Terkel: Conversations with America - The Chicago Historical Society has made available oral history interviews conducted by Studs Terkel for his books (including Hard Times and The Good War) and radio program. World War II: Documents - Primary source documents on World War II. Maintained by the Avalon Project at Yale University. ENOLA GAY, the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima Hiroshima: Was it Necessary? Hiroshima Archivewant A-Bomb WWW Museum A-Bomb WWW Museum Atomic Bomb Decision Major Effects of the Atomic Bomb Guide to Japanese A-Bomb The Race to Build the Atomic Bomb: A Resource for Teachers and Students This site provides information on the science, the scientists, and the nations involved in the development of the atomic bomb. There are also lesson plans and suggested resources for further research, including Web links, print, and nonprint materials. From the Contra Costa County (California) Office of Education. Atomic Archive "This site explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb" and explains how nuclear weapons work and their effects. Features key historical documents, a timeline of the nuclear age, arms control treaties, a glossary, lesson plans for teachers, and related links. Also contains "historical photographs, animations and interactive models of the first atomic bombs" as well as an almanac highlighting nuclear facilities, stockpiles, arsenals, test sites, accidents, and smuggling incidents. Searchable Nuke Pop This site chronicles the popular culture reaction to the Nuclear Age, beginning with the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and follows it through to the "Atom-age Nostalgia" of the 1990s. It is illustrated with comic book covers and sequences, movie stills, record album covers, and other material from the times. Enola Gay Archive Documents from the controversy concerning the 1994 National Air and Space Museum plan to exhibit the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Air Force Magazine and the Air Force Association objected to the context of the exhibit and the exhibition was cancelled and replaced "with a straightforward program that eventually became the most popular exhibition in the museum's history." This site presents material "drawn upon by all parties to the controversy." The Hall of Science & Exploration: Edward Teller, Ph.D. This site features a biography and a 1990 interview with Edward Teller, "Father of the Hydrogen Bomb." It includes video and audio clips from the interview. Federation of American Scientists Founded first as the Federation of Atomic Scientists by members of the Manhattan Project who produced the first atomic bomb, this organization works to challenge excessive government secrecy, monitor arms sales, prevent proliferation of biological and toxin weapons, watches the intelligence community, analyzes the U.S. military, works for nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, and promotes the use of space for collaboration and monitors its use for conflict. National Atomic Museum Enola Gay The online exhibit of the history of the B-29 bomber that dropped the nuclear weapon on Hiroshima. Includes information on the plane, the B-29 aircraft in general, the mission, the crew, and links to other museums with exhibits on B-29s. From the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Nuclear History at the National Security Archive Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library Reference Databases Cincinnati Hamilton County Library History Reference Databases click on research databases click on A-Z List Card # Pin# Annals of American History Online Explore the history and culture of the United States through speeches, editorials, memoirs, poems, and images. Browse by timeline, author, or topic. History Resource Center: U.S. Thousands of primary source documents (including letters, speeches, and legislative acts); full-text magazine and journal articles; digitized maps, photographs, and illustrations. ProQuest Historical Newspapers Full-text and full-image articles for the complete backfile (1851B2000) of the New York Times. Digital reproductions include news stories, editorials, photographs, graphics, obituaries, legal notices, and advertisements. Access this resource by selecting the BDatabases selectedB link in the ProQuest user interface. Expanded Academic ASAP Access articles from scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers. Designed to serve the needs of students, faculty, and graduate researchers across a wide range of academic disciplines from arts and humanities to science and technology. General Reference Center Gold General interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use this resource to find articles from newspapers, reference books, and magazines, many with full-text and images. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Explore both sides of a wide range of important social issues, such as euthanasia, censorship, gun control, and narcotics. Includes topic overviews, statistics, tables, images, biographies, websites, and articles from periodicals and newspapers BOOKS 303.4 BEN Bender, David War and Human Nature 320 PRE Moser, John E. 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