The atomic bomb was one of the most devastating creations in the history of the human race. It development was a race, and it was used to stop a war. The atomic bomb destroyed many lives, but by ending the war, saved just as many. The development, and use of the bomb is a truly remarkable part of history. Long before his death, President Roosevelt had been making plans to ensure an Allied victory in …showed first 75 words of 1385 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1385 total…ablaze. The bomb killed 40,000 civilians, and another 30,000 died by the end of the year. The steep hills around Nagasaki limited the effects of the blast. Even after the blast, the Japanese government disagreed about surrendering. To break the deadlock, Emperor Hirohito requested that they bring peace to Japan and surrender. On August 14, 1945, the Japanese agreed to surrender. The next day, the emperor broadcast over the radio to his people, announcing that the war was over.