The morning of August 6, 1945 in Hiroshima, Japan, did not begin in an unusual manner; in fact, people had no idea that they were going to be part of one of the most important matinees in history. At 8:15 a.m., the United States Air Force dropped the first atomic bomb, ironically named, considering the enormity of the bomb, "Little Boy." Three days later, the United States dropped a second bomb nicknamed "Fat Man." " on the city of Nagasaki, Japan. Historically, the use of the atomic bomb is considered a decision made by the United States during World War II in order to end the war with Japan. Whatever the motivation for the use of these bombs, they caused 210,000 deaths in Hiroshima and Nagasaki This essay will focus on the first bombing of Hiroshima The bombing of Hiroshima, Japan not only changed physical and emotional health. and the culture of the Japanese people, but also changed the world The inhumane bombing of Hiroshima had serious short- and long-term effects on Japan due to the reckless and inconsiderate actions of President Truman and the United States. The initial effects on Japan were overwhelming, the country was devastated. The bomb literally destroyed everything in its path. Almost no one survived within 800 meters of the bomb explosion. that only the hulls of two buildings remained standing in the immediate vicinity of the explosion site. The decimated land was such a horrific site that the United States feared reprisals even after the Japanese surrendered. The atomic bomb not only destroyed the city of Hiroshima, but also affected thousands of people and caused thousands of deaths immediately after the bombing. The first source states how people exposed to the high temperature middle of paper......he has no regrets about using the bomb. In fact, he named the plane after Enola Gay, in honor of his mother. Source six provides a quote from Tibbets stating that he "did as I was told" and was defending his country as best he could. He also says that he knew he would kill a lot of people, but he would also save a lot of lives because then the United States wouldn't have to invade Japan. Tibbets acknowledges that innocent people were killed, but says, "We've never fought a damn war anywhere in the world without killing innocent people." » These quotes provide evidence that Tibbets believes it was absolutely necessary to bomb Hiroshima, even knowing that countless lives would be lost. In conclusion, the bombing of Hiroshima cost many lives due to the irresponsible and callous actions of President Truman and the American nation..