On August 6 & 9, 1945, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan were devastated by the first (and second) Atomic Bombs used in warfare. They completely destroyed the cities, leaving Japan no choice but to surrender in World War II. The nuclear weapons were dropped over the cities by B-29 bombers and were orchestrated by the Truman Administration in the United States. The targets of the bomb were indeed the civilians of Hiroshima and Nagasaki... (continued in Quick Overview)

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The assignment;

Choose a historical or current event where atleast two opposing participants are involved. Once you have chosen your event, you must then research the reporting of the incident in both of the places involved in the event. Direct examples, quotes, and conflicting perspectives should be highlighted in the assignment

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