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Also, a large chunk of the aftermath of Hiroshima, that doesn't directly correlate to Harry S. Truman but is worth noting, is the radiation related deaths. The bomb “little boy” has been compared to have the same amount of power as 15 kilotons of TNT or about thirteen kilotons of force. Because of this extreme force, citizens living 925 meters away from little boy would have been exposed to 700 rad, which is immensely lethal to the human body. Citizens living 1,025 meters were exposed to 400 rad…

In history, we see that tragic events can greatly impact the well being of a nation. Certain scenarios, some to such great stature, can impact the entire world. September 11, 2001 is a day that will be remembered for thousands of years. It is known as the day were 2,977 innocent American lives were lost to the bloody hands of 19 Arabian hijackers in the cowardly terrorist attack of the two World Trade Centers. There is a clear distinction between life in the City before, during, and after the…

Annotated Bibliography on Foundation of Global Leadership Business organizations leaders are constantly faced with a need to decisions that will impact their organization positively. They are faced with responsibilities of making decisions that promote growth as well as remain ethical and meet all social needs. It is very important for business leaders to stay innovative and remain on an alert to understand different aspect of their organization that could need improvement in this new global…

"I am a believer in women, in their ability to do things and in their influence and power. Women set the standards for the world, and it is for us, women in Canada, to set the standards high" (www.famouscanadianwomen.com). These are wise words from Nellie McClung, Canadian feminist and social activist. In World War 1, women were a vital part of the war effort. Their contributions created an equal lifestyle for women in the modern world. The expectations and social roles women faced, pushed them…

Terrorism is the use of violence to intimidate others (dictionary.com). When people hear the word terrorism, most think of people from other countries, but what about here in the United States? The land of the free, home of the brave? Due to racial hatred, an American terrorist group is alive. Who are they? They are a group of white supremacists that go by the name, KKK. The Ku Klux Klan was founded in 1865 in Pulaski, Tennessee (2). It started out as a Christian organization, beginning…

On the 7th of December in 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The following year, in the middle of February, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 that allowed for the relocation of all those living in coastal Washington, Oregon, and California with Japanese ancestry. Those living on the West coast were relocated to desolate places far away from the Pacific Ocean and placed in camps with other Japanese Americans. There were a few reasons for the relocation of Japanese…

In 1995, the cost of a gallon of gas was $1.09, a dozen eggs were 87 cents, a loaf of bread was $1.15 and the average cost of a new car was $15,500 (The People History). Timothy McVeigh caused an upset that would be known as the biggest terrorist attack at the time. The O.J. Simpson trial will be one of the most famous verdicts in history. Windows 95 and EBay were invented and became popular quickly. 1995 was a year of homegrown terrorism, the shock of the century and computer advances that…

Once something hits the media, it spreads like wildfire. All it takes is one source to report on a topic, or just report something in general before that little piece of information goes worldwide. One little click makes the news spread faster and farther. There are many techniques that can be used in the media to create buzz and attention, but one of the most common techniques is fear mongering. Fear mongering is defined by Merriam Webster as “The action of deliberately arousing public fear…

First Atomic Bomb On Aug. 6, 1945 The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Japan, not just once but twice. Despite devastating affects the U.S believed that bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki would speed the end of war and ultimately save American lives. Hiroshima had long been a key transportation hub. At the beginning of the Showa Era,( "period of enlightened peace/harmony" or "period of radiant Japan"), the population had reached 200,000, and the city was the political and economic…

WWII was a worldwide conflict involving every major power in the world. The two sides were generally known as the Allies and the Axis. The Allied Powers consisted of U.S., Britain, France, USSR, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, and Yugoslavia while the Axis Powers was composed of Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. The Second World War was a war fought from 1939 to 1945 in Europe and, during…