The Best Film Archives (Producer). (2014).

Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the Atomic Bombings,

US Army documentary on the Aftermath [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=PFUVN0pJayY

Summary:

As a movie has a plot, this video covers the devastations of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from start to

finish. Actual footage is presented which helps the viewer relate with the fact that this occurrence

truly did happen. It makes everything seem a bit more real. The Narrator explains what certain

images are and how they are important or what significance they have. Viewer discretion is

advised, some things shown are hard to view.

Evaluation:

Personally, this video added to the depth of my paper because it allowed me to place myself in

this time, in this location. The raw footage helps tell the story and clarify the intensity. Although

there is some footage that seems pointless, the voice overs in the background add to the

importance.

The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

http://www.cnduk.org/campaigns/global-abolition/hiroshima-a-nagasaki

Summary:

When it comes to basic information every scholar should know regarding the Atomic Bomb

issue, this website provides exactly that. Statistics are given of casualties. Set up, location, and

details are provided for those looking to scratch the surface. It also brings in an outside piece of
material that adds to the sentimental side of the event, discussing the building of paper cranes

and how they helped one little girls mentality.

Evaluation:

If somebody were looking for a website to dig deep in to the reasonings behind the dropping of

the Atomic Bombs, this website would not be their top choice. If somebody wanted basic

information on what happened, when, and why this would be perfect. I already had prior

knowledge but when it came to certain statistics this website helped me tremendously.

Burr, W. (2015) The Atomic Bomb and the end of World War II, The National Security Archive.

https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/nukevault/ebb525-The-Atomic-Bomb-and-the-End-of-World-

War-II/

Summary:

From journal entries to conversations between sophisticated members to newspaper articles.

Many leading parts to the end of the war are presented and broken down on this article. Personal

opinions and things left out to the public until now are finally revealing themselves.

Evaluation:

Out of all my sources, this one was by far the most helpful. It is a .edu domain which helps me

to know it is on a scholarly level. It may not have the exact citation components necessary to

consider it the most credible, but the information provided helped me to understand what was

going on behind the scenes during meetings, during planning, and even during the mind of those

individuals with the duty of deciding what to do with the atomic bomb.
Dr. James Yamazaki (2007). Hiroshima and Nagasaki Death Toll, Children of the Atomic Bomb.

http://www.aasc.ucla.edu/cab/200708230009.html

Summary:

For the exact domain provided above, you will be taken to an article discussing previous

population and death toll for a few months following the atomic bomb. Other reasonings besides

the initial bomb for deaths are given and the long/short term affects that those present went

through. If one were to explore the website they would see narratives, statistics, and the overall

research done on those who experienced and those who survived the atomic bombs.

Evaluation:

Dr. Yamazaki has obviously spent years and years researching all the things that came of the

Atomic Bomb. With a focus on children, they could be observed over the years and truly show

the harsh side effects that came of the nuclear warfare. As far as specifics to my paper, the

statistics and reasonings for the deaths were useful but the in depth research was not something I

needed to spend my time looking at.

Harry S. Truman " Announcement of the Dropping of an Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima," Annals

of American History. http://america.eb.com/america/article?

articleId=387013&query=Atomic+Bomb

Summary:

President Truman makes the announcement of what has been done in Hiroshima for the public of

the United States to know. He delicately states that there was no other choice, an end to the war

would soon come, and millions of American Lives were going to be saved. The bias of the
Presidents choice is made aware to sooth the opinions of the people within the nation. They

knew this would have a chance of upsetting many people but they did everything in their power

to settle things.

Evaluation:

As far as usefulness in my personal paper this one was simply a hook. When trying to figure out

what I wanted to research this was the first thing I came across under this topic. It truly made me

question the reasonings for what had been done and made me want to learn more about what

exactly happened. Truman is the President and these are exact words from him. There is no

greater credible source than from the mouth of the one who delegated the decision.

Harry S. Trumans Decision to use the atomic bomb. Retrieved from

https://www.nps.gov/articles/trumanatomicbomb.htm

Summary:

The ultimate decision of dropping the Atomic Bomb was met after years of preparation and

months of pre-planning and weighing the options. Although many options were present as to

how to end the war, four stood out the most. These four are discussed in this source. Also, the

aftermath of the decision and testimonies from each side are given allowing the reader to place

themselves in the situation whether that be on the Americans side or the Japanese side.

Evaluation:

The National Park Service would not have been my first thought when it comes to research

sources related to the Atomic Bomb. However, they do have many forest and such that are
named after influential people such has President Truman. When it comes to credibility theres

no exact author, no peer review, or scholarly backing. In relation to my paper however this was

important because it easily compared the choices that were on the line.

Holmes, T. (2005). The dropping of Atomic Bombs on Japan. Retrieved from

http://www.socialstudies.org/publications/socialeducation/may-june2005/dropping-of-atomic-

bombs-on-japan

Summary:

In the world of Education what is allowed to be taught without offended students or presenting a

bias is a very short list. Teachers must become creative in presenting information that is required

in their curriculum. What Mr. Holmes has done is given multiple lesson plans for teachers to use.

The goal was to get the information across of what happened in the end of the war while making

sure students were given the positives and negatives of the decision allowing them to create their

own opinion.

Evaluation:

For obvious reasons this was not a good choice for a research paper because I was not the

intended audience of this author. However, the information within was valuable to me because it

explained in basic middle/high school level student vocabulary what occurred. I feel as if an

educator, whatever level, has credibility simply for their title.

Robert M. Hutchins " America and the War," Annals of American History.

http://america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=387088&query=World+War+II
Top5s (Producer). (2016). Hiroshima and Nagasaki Nuclear Attacks, First Atomic Bombing in

History [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_IR50DIVKQ

Summary:

With enticing photos, videos, and voice overs, the events of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are made

clear and less complicated. Top5s has many historical videos to subscribe to that give the general

public a good standing on the events in history.

Evaluation:

YouTube is not the most credible and is not always used for scholarly purposes however if you

find the right producer you can also find great video clips. In my AP European History class in

high school we watched YouTube videos on issues weekly so this is a go to for me when it

comes to research. Being able to physically see things and listen at the same time has a lasting

impact. The producer has many other videos out as well and keeps the information relatively bias

free.

Ushistory.org. (2017). The Manhattan Project. Retrieved from

http://www.ushistory.org/us/51f.asp

Summary:

A great effort went in to the creation and preparation of the Atomic Bomb. With as great of

power as these bombs contained there was no way of simply throwing it together last minute and

thats what this article discusses. The steps leading in to the final days of dropping. Facilities and

locations are discussed as well as individuals involved.

Evaluation:
Out of all of my sources, this is the most credible outside of those from a database. On the article

itself it gives a citation that can be used. The information is accurate and it contained information

I used all throughout my paper.