The atomic bomb influenced the news for the good and bad. As to be expected, controversy was brought and the morality of the event was in question. This was the first time the world had seen anything like it. Ultimately, it lead to the advancements in war technology from all over the world. The cold war was greatly influenced by this event. The news portrayal had great effect on this proceeding events. Some inspired creativity, some inspired war, ultimately, it is safe to say that the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki influenced the world, forever.
Prior to the bombing, many scientists and journalists were exploring nuclear energy. Albert Einstein was the first to inform President Roosevelt on this destructive phenomena in August of 1939. …show more content…
Reporters were allowed to visit the area three weeks later. However, no real alternatives were being examined for about another year. However, even after the release of the information and photographs, many, including Japanese, believed that the attack was justified. Atlantic Press reported in December of 1946, “It is easy now, after the event, to look back and say that Japan was already a beaten nation… and therefore was there justification for the use of the atomic bomb on so many innocent people?” Although Japan may have been “beaten,” they were still fighting, which according to a Japanese reporter, gave the United States “complete justification.” The fact that Japanese agreed as well shines into the demand of the bombing and proves that it in fact was a reasonable proposition, and used at the correct time. most did agree the right decision was made, Atlantic Press reported “with complete conviction, the use of the atomic bomb saved hundreds of thousands—perhaps several millions—of lives, both American and Japanese; that without its use the war would have continued for many months.” Overtime, information has been released to the public, however, the secrecy of the Manhattan Project is still kept in check. For example, newsreel footage and military film was kept secretive for a long time. Japanese footage was also eventually released. Military film still has never been
Prior to the bombing, many scientists and journalists were exploring nuclear energy. Albert Einstein was the first to inform President Roosevelt on this destructive phenomena in August of 1939. …show more content…
Reporters were allowed to visit the area three weeks later. However, no real alternatives were being examined for about another year. However, even after the release of the information and photographs, many, including Japanese, believed that the attack was justified. Atlantic Press reported in December of 1946, “It is easy now, after the event, to look back and say that Japan was already a beaten nation… and therefore was there justification for the use of the atomic bomb on so many innocent people?” Although Japan may have been “beaten,” they were still fighting, which according to a Japanese reporter, gave the United States “complete justification.” The fact that Japanese agreed as well shines into the demand of the bombing and proves that it in fact was a reasonable proposition, and used at the correct time. most did agree the right decision was made, Atlantic Press reported “with complete conviction, the use of the atomic bomb saved hundreds of thousands—perhaps several millions—of lives, both American and Japanese; that without its use the war would have continued for many months.” Overtime, information has been released to the public, however, the secrecy of the Manhattan Project is still kept in check. For example, newsreel footage and military film was kept secretive for a long time. Japanese footage was also eventually released. Military film still has never been