On the morning of August 6, 1945, the people of Hiroshima watched as two B-29 planes flew over the city. Many continued on with their day, not giving the planes a second glance. Other spectators continued watching in curiosity as the sight of the planes diminished into the sky away from the city and parachutes came down from them. Within seconds and without a trace of sound, the city of Hiroshima was completely destroyed. The devastating effects of the bomb dropped by the American B-29 Bomber planes came within seconds and effected each person differently. For many, there first came a flash of color. Some saw a blinding, blue flash, others saw flashes of gold and an array of warm colors. Others experience instant darkness. For those that
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Outside of Hiroshima, much investigation was taking place and people were eager to figure out the cause. Initially, everywhere outside of Hiroshima were not aware that anything had taken place until hours after the explosion. Notice was taken that radio lines connecting through Hiroshima were dead, however it wasn’t until three hours after the explosion that it was officially reported that Hiroshima had been collapsed under the bombing by enemy planes. Many different, vague reports came filing in. At this point, many officials were aware that Hiroshima was bombed and under critical condition, however it was still unknown of the severity and what type of bomb had affected the city. The Japanese Army gave strict instructions to hold back any information about the bombing to the Japanese public. There were many suspicions that the U.S had used an atomic bomb. There were reports of the United States working on an atomic bomb towards the end of the previous year, however elite scientists in Japan agreed that there was no chance of the U.S completing such a bomb in less than three to five years. As hours passed, more information about the horrendous conditions in Hiroshima was shared throughout the people of Japan and it became more difficult for the press to hold back the details. The day after, a young Japanese boy reported broadcasts statements from U.S. President, Truman, explaining that the weapon dropped on Hiroshima was an atomic bomb. When this news was shared with the Japanese chief secretary of the cabinet, Hisatsune Sakomizu, he immediately had one thought - the war must be over. In a later statement, Sakomizu said, “...that if the announcement were true, no country could carry on a war. Without the atomic bomb it would be impossible for any country to defend itself against a nation which had the weapon. The chance had come to end the war. It was not necessary to
Outside of Hiroshima, much investigation was taking place and people were eager to figure out the cause. Initially, everywhere outside of Hiroshima were not aware that anything had taken place until hours after the explosion. Notice was taken that radio lines connecting through Hiroshima were dead, however it wasn’t until three hours after the explosion that it was officially reported that Hiroshima had been collapsed under the bombing by enemy planes. Many different, vague reports came filing in. At this point, many officials were aware that Hiroshima was bombed and under critical condition, however it was still unknown of the severity and what type of bomb had affected the city. The Japanese Army gave strict instructions to hold back any information about the bombing to the Japanese public. There were many suspicions that the U.S had used an atomic bomb. There were reports of the United States working on an atomic bomb towards the end of the previous year, however elite scientists in Japan agreed that there was no chance of the U.S completing such a bomb in less than three to five years. As hours passed, more information about the horrendous conditions in Hiroshima was shared throughout the people of Japan and it became more difficult for the press to hold back the details. The day after, a young Japanese boy reported broadcasts statements from U.S. President, Truman, explaining that the weapon dropped on Hiroshima was an atomic bomb. When this news was shared with the Japanese chief secretary of the cabinet, Hisatsune Sakomizu, he immediately had one thought - the war must be over. In a later statement, Sakomizu said, “...that if the announcement were true, no country could carry on a war. Without the atomic bomb it would be impossible for any country to defend itself against a nation which had the weapon. The chance had come to end the war. It was not necessary to