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The lightbulb
Robert Oppenheimer realizes the military possibilities of nuclear fission. pic source- https://www.atomicheritage.org/profile/j-robert-oppenheimer -
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The commision
President Franklin Delanor Roosevelt authorizes the Manhattan Engineering District to develop an atomic bomb. pic sourc- https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/franklin-d-roosevelt/pictures/franklin-d-roosevelt/franklin-roosevelt -
The beginning
The Manhattan district was founded and General Leslie R. Groves was put in charge. pic source- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Groves -
One Head Dies
Franklin Roosevelt dies. Harry Truman is named the 33rd President of the US. pic source- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_S._Truman -
The Trinity tower test
With the scientists in bunkers 3,000 yards away the bomb exploded turning the sand to glass and creating searing heat. After a mushroom cloud appeared and disappeared the scientists went to inspect their work without any protective covering and noticed the test tower was vaporized. After reviewing the damage Dr. Oppenheimer said “And now I am become death the destroyer of worlds”. pic source- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Trinity_tower.jpg -
The bombing of Hiroshima, Japan
the plane known as Enola Gay left from the U.S.’s super fortress to drop the bomb known as the little boy on Hiroshima, Japan. Thousands of Japanese citizens were instantly vaporized. pic source-https://www.ravenfoundation.org/hiroshima-day-of-remembrance-how-grace-overcame-the-atomic-bomb/ -
Truman's big reveal
President Truman reveals to the american public that the U. S. Possessed atomic weaponry. pic source- https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/harry-truman -
The bombing of Nagasaki
Nagasaki, Japan was bombed using the "Fat Man" pic source- http://www.atomicarchive.com/Photos/Tinian/image4.shtml -
Givin' up
Japan announces its formal surrender. pic source- http://byronrodgersmotivation.com/surrender-2/ -
