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Mr. Dowling's Passport: Harry Truman's Decision

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Harry Truman and his decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan which ultimately ended World War II.
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Controlling Nuclear Weapons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students examine the impact of weapons of mass destruction, e.g., the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in World War II. They look at nuclear proliferation and treaties, and debate the pros and cons of nuclear weapons.
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Flow of History

Flow of History: World War Two in the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
The stages of World War Two in the Pacific is profiled. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, one can easily follow the progression of hostility and battles in the Pacific. Useful for both students and educators.
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Photo 30 K

For Students 9th - 10th
Hear a 1945 American radio report about the atomic bombing of Japan, see a photo of the atomic explosion over Nagasaki, and read an account of how the surrender was announced to the Japanese.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Manhattan Project Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Manhattan Project timeline with dates of important events and people who worked on the atomic bomb.