U.S. History

The Impact of the Atomic Bombs

Fat Man and Little Boy

The Enola Gay

The Explosion

"Suddenly, without any warning, an immensely blinding flash of light crossed my eyes, riveting my attention. Instantly, I saw a huge band of white light plummeting past the trees and the stone lanterns to the ground, with a swift swishing sound like a massive gushing waterfall. There was nothing in my memory that corresponded with the terrifying image. Almost simultaneously,a thunderous , deafening explosion jolted the air with an immediate violent quake, shaking the very foundation of the earth and everything that stood on it."

Hideko Snider, Hiroshima survivor

Nagasaki- Before and After

Destruction

Destruction

Destruction