The nuclear bombings of Japan are a highly controversial topic and the subject of much discussion and research by academics and the general public. Nuclear bombings are not just a small part of military history, but a lesson in reality and the possible destruction of man to achieve his goals; These bombings have raised a range of ethical questions and concerns that need to be considered. There are many reasons why the actions taken by the United States, and especially by President Truman, to drop the A-bomb on Hiroshima were absolutely unnecessary. On the other hand, there is a copious amount of so-called "justifications" as to why it was so imperative for the United States to take the lives of sixty-six thousand civilians in the blink of an eye, and cause a catastrophic destruction and disparity that would have had disastrous consequences. a lasting effect for decades to come. Many believe that the atomic bomb should never have been dropped on Japan because the atomic bomb is not a strategic weapon. It's comparable to pheasant hunting with a Sherman tank. The nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, nicknamed "Little Boy", killed 66,000 people (men, women and children) instantly and seriously injured 69,000 within a radius of half a mile and one Fire consumed a large part of the land within a radius of 800 meters. three miles in diameter. (3).We can begin by examining the reasons that ultimately led to the decision to bomb Hiroshima, and the heart of it, with President Truman. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese carried out an unprovoked air attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor; in doing so, the Japanese caused the United States to enter World War I. As a result, for four long years, hatred towards the Japanese people increased enormously in the United States, and many American citizens and members...... middle of paper ...... o believe that all was not in vain. , and the world learned a valuable lesson from this destruction, as we have not experienced an event like this in the world since. This is just a summary of the events that took place, in an attempt to understand why Truman did what he did and whether it was necessary. You will have to make your own decision on the moral and ethical issues involved, but I hope this sheds some light on the subject so that your decision can be made in an informed manner. Works Cited Long, Doug. "Hiroshima: the article."Hiroshima: was it necessary? The atomic bombing of Japan. Doug Long, nd Web. November 28, 2011. Weber, Mark. “Was Hiroshima necessary? The Journal of Historical Review 16.3 (1997): 4-11. Historical Review Institute. Internet. November 28, 2011. Bellis, Mary. “Atomic bomb detonation in Hiroshima.” Inventors. About.com, and Web. December 5. 2011.