Manhattan Project

Peter H. Brothers in the article, “Japan’s Nuclear Nightmare: How the Bomb Became a Beast Called Godzilla,” asserts that Godzilla, the dramatic, King-Kong like, sci-fi movie, was a result of the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The author supports his claim by adding history of WWII, information about Toho Studios and about the life of the director, Ishirȏ Honda. Brothers also includes books and films that influenced the making of Godzilla. The purpose of this piece is to explain the…

Was the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki justified? This is a controversial topic that some would argue it was. However the bombing was not justified. The bomb used was the largest bomb ever used yet in history of welfare and was far more destructive than the bomb used on Pearl Harbor. The United States responded brutally, and unnecessarily. Things could have been handled way differently. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was unjustified because many innocent lives were lost, the U.S. could…

With the invention of the atomic bomb and the rise of the nuclear arms race, the post-nuclear war setting of the novel is reflective of the fears of atomic age society. After the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the power of the atomic bomb was one that generated international shock and awe. Many people were afraid of this powerful weapon, and westerners were especially afraid of the Soviets gaining power to this technology. However, the Soviets surprised the Americans by detonating an atomic…

During the time of WWT many scientists were helping to make atomic weapons. Some of the scientist who helped created the atomic weapons were not happy about the way they were used for various reasons. Other scientists were angry at America for deploying these weapons against Japan. They felt like it was unnecessary to drop atomic bombs. This is why many scientist spoke up when they heard how the bomb was being used and who it was being used against. In the being American first intended to…

Statue of Liberty National Monument. Ellis Isle was opened to the public on a limited basis between 1976 and 1984. Starting in 1984, Ellis Isle underwent a major restoration, the largest historic restoration in U.S. history. The $160 million dollar project was funded by donations made to The Statue of Liberty - Ellis Isle Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the National Park Service. The Main Building was reopened to the public on September 10, 1990, as the Ellis Isle Immigration Museum. The…

Einstein was born on March 14, 1829, also now known as pi day. He was born in the country of Germany. Einstein was a fan of music. He knew how to play the violin and piano. Einstein moved to America in the year of 1933. He was there given a professorship in Princeton, New Jersey. Einstein had done many things in his life. One of his major accomplishments was the “theory of relativity.” This theory gave people a better understanding of space, time, and gravity. He also published a series of…

The Construction of the world's first ever nuclear powered submarine/ship began on December 12th of 1951. 18 months of construction the NAUTILUS was finally launched on January 21, 1954. September 30, 1954 the NAUTILUS became the first commissioned nuclear powered ship in the United States Navy. On the morning of January 17, 1955 the first Commanding Officer, Commander Eugene P. Wilkinson, ordered all lines to cast off and signal the memorable and historic message, "Underway On Nuclear Power."…

The 1950s is considered by many as the prime of the United States. The rates of unemployment and inflation were low. The so-called “baby boom” was an inclination of how well America was prospering. During that time, the United States had the strongest military force. The country was blooming and life seemed great. However, it was also the time where many controversies occurred. Millions of Americans were beginning to speak up against inequality, racism, and injustice. The ever-so famous court…

Eisenhower and Obama can both be considered great speakers in addressing the respective issues during their time of election in vastly different time periods. For Eisenhower, the current concern was WWII and the creation of the atomic bomb. For Obama, the concern was attracting white voters along with those of his own race to vote for him. Obama appeals more to the audience’s emotions in terms of ethos and pathos while Eisenhower uses more logos along with pathos to appeal to his listeners.…

Raymond Chan 5/31/17 Period 1 Grave of the Fireflies Essay The American firebombing of Japanese cities was a necessary and avoidable part of the war. I agree that it is necessary to firebomb Japanese cities because eventually, we need to stop Japan from invading United States. It is about protecting United States people, not the Japanese. It was a statement to warn Japan to surrender. It was necessary because the United States had a duty to their citizens and they used the atomic bomb to make…