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    that the German government was earnestly aiding research in this area and proposed the United States government to do research as well. Alexander read from the letter that he had planned and advised Roosevelt on the key areas contained in Einstein's correspondence. Originally the President was not committed, and asserted interest over finding the crucial resources. However, at a second meeting over breakfast President Roosevelt was persuaded of the benefit of researching atomic energy. Many…

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    years of research the U.S. developed and tested the first atomic bomb named either the Gadget or project Trinity. Later the U.S. made two more bombs, which were then dropped on two Japanese cities taking everyone into the atomic age. The research on the atom originally started to find a way to produce energy, before it was used in weapons. When the second world war broke out and knowledge of the German atomic research became known many scientists petitioned the American government to…

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    lot of time, energy, and resources in to developing nuclear arsenals for preventive reasons. But is that really always why they acquire them? I would say yes, but not to prevent the same things. There are a few different reasons why nuclear weapons have been developed in the past by various existing nuclear powers, and this has varied from preventing invasions to preventing loss of life in their own invasions, among other reasons. The United States was the first to develop nuclear weapons at a…

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    Burning coal for the generation of electricity is the dominant source of emissions for Australia (Diesendorf 2014). It has been ranked third among OECD countries and seventh in the world with respect to per capita greenhouse gas emissions due to energy (Garnaut 2011). Under the Paris agreement world has agreed to pursue a 1.5 degree centigrade limit to global warming and Australia has committed to reduce emissions by 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 level by 2030 (The…

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    threat to Democracy. With Russia breaking through the German line and charging deep into new territory gave Russia a larger advantage for political power during post-war negotiations. America was going to need something that gave them the advantage, something that would grant them control and prove their power. Therefore started the Manhattan Project. This project was the government’s secret organization that was used to study nuclear energy and how to use it. With such a controversial research…

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    With the battle of the Atlantic raging on and the German Luftwaffe launching deadly aerial attacks, Britain needed a way of detecting the Germans before it was too late. With an incapable radar like system already in existence , Britain, with huge support from the National Research Council of Canada, went to work and built a modern version to meet Britain 's requirements and expectations. As experimental designs proved successful, large scale projects were launched all over Britain, with as…

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    dominate the air. The victory rate of the Spitfire in the Battle was higher than its loss rate. The Allies won, even though having only 700 aircraft against the 2,000 German planes…

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    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.…

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    diagnostics. It is mainly focusing on area of electrification, digitalization and automation. Siemens has a product Group of Automation, Building, Drive Technology, Energy, Healthcare, Mobility, Financial Solution, Consumer Products and services. It is also active in Real Estate and equity Investments. “One of the world's largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading…

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    President Franklin Roosevelt called December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." On December 7, 1941 Japanese attacked pearl harbor with planes in Hawaii territory bombing the united states naval base that is in pearl harbor, this attacks bombing nearly killed more than 2,300 Americans, in the process destroying the American battle ship U.S.S. over 2,335 military personnel were killed this included 2,008 navy personnel, 109 marines, and 218 army, and 68 civilians. The total of deaths…

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