Robert Oppenheimer's The Decision To Drop The Atomic Bomb

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Gravity (n): extreme or alarming importance; seriousness. As people grow and mature, they encounter experiences that force them to make decisions full of great gravity. These decisions cause them to be extremely careful when choosing their own paths in life. In August of 1945, atomic bombs descended upon Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing over 40,000 casualties. As America decided to drop the atomic bombs, a massive controversy was created within the country. Most officials attempted to hide the fact of the atomic bombs, hoping that secrecy would prevent problems. As well, many feared of the consequences, such as death, extended war, etc., would arise due to the effect of these bombs. Finally, many believed that releasing the bombs aided in the ending of the war, while others believed it only caused more destruction. …show more content…

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