The U.S. and the Atomic Bomb

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The paper provides a qualitative review of literature relating to the Manhattan Project and how the atomic bomb was developed by the United States and used in World War II against Japan. The paper presents the thesis that the atomic bomb saved lives by ending a brutal war where the opponent, Japan, was unreasonable in its demands. The paper further posits that the success of the Manhattan Project is not only in ending World War II but also in acquiring many technological advances.

Outline:
Introduction
Background
Statement of Thesis
Purpose of Study
Methodology
Literature Review
Summary
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The driving force behind use of the atomic weapon was a force that was similar to nuclear fission itself due to the complexity of the diverse commitment, energies, and effort focused into these endeavor. Universities were deeply involved in this endeavor and created an entire segmented program in which none of the program sectors were aware of the research of other program sectors. German scientists were well aware of this information and agreed to come to the United States and join research with the United States. As well, research was an effort characterized by cooperation and collaboration among universities and various research sectors among the Manhattan Project's efforts. The entire cognitive citizenry of the United States was aware that a new age of military warfare was soon to come and the United States was collectively in the majority willing to affirm that since it was to happen the United States must be the first to accomplish the atomic bomb."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Abshire, David (2002) Vulnerability and Surprise: December 7, 1941. September 11, 2001 Lessons for the 21st Century 2 Mar 2002. Center for the Study of the Presidency. Washington, D.C.
• Amato, Ivan (1996) Seventy-Five Years of High Stakes Science and Technology at the Naval Research Laboratory. Pushing the Horizon.
• Correll, John T. ( 1994) The Decision that Launched the Enola Gay Part II The Smithsonian and the Enola Gay. Air Force Association. Online available at: http://www.afa.org/media/enolagay/03-02.asp
• Frank, Sandy (1993)Atomic Bomb: Ultimate Failure of Diplomacy. Deense Information Systems Agency. The Industrial College of the Armed Forces
• Gibson, Elizabeth (2007) Manhattan Project Changes Richland A Small Eastern Washington Town is Changed Forever Aug 26, 2007 http://usa-during-world-wars.suite101.com/article.cfm/manhattan_project_changes_richland

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