A collection that uses primary sources to explore the Atomic Bomb and the Nuclear Age it started.

In 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, ending World War II.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the creation of the atomic bomb. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Discusses the Manhattan Project of the United States which worked on developing nuclear weapons during World War II. It led to the two atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan in August 1945, ending the war with Japan.

This detailed chronology of the events and communication of 1945-1946 shows Truman's role in the process of the decision to drop the world's first atomic bomb used in warfare upon Hiroshima and then the second upon Nagasaki. Also...

The day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gave the go-ahead to scientists to develop an atomic bomb. This site gives a good overview of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the increasing successes of the...

Students will discuss the role of technology of the atomic bomb and explore the destruction of Nagasaki and Hiroshima during WWII. Students will then outline some of the social and political changes that resulted from the Manhattan Project.

A digital archive of documents from the 1940s-1980s that relate to the nuclear weapons race in the Soviet Union. Included in archive are notes from the head of the Soviet atomic bomb project, Igor Kurchatov and documents related to...

Overview of the final stages of WWII in which war in the Pacific and the Atomic bomb lead to Japanese surrender and criminal trials against Nazi generals.

This site offers a comprehensive list of primary source documents from Harry S. Truman regarding the Potsdam Conference and decision to use atomic weapons.

Was it necessary to drop the atomic bomb on Japan in order to save lives? Were the consequences worse than the waiting for a surrender of Japan? Read this discussion of the decision to drop the bomb, find out about the possible motives...

A touching and horrifying description of the devastation caused by the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which brought about the surrender of Japan in World War II. Suggested student exercises accompany the information....

Read about the Manhattan Project, the United States' attempt to create an atomic bomb before the scientists in Nazi Germany were able to.

Read about the impact of nuclear proliferation in the 1950s, including fears of atomic bombs and increasing militarization.

Comprehensive discussion of V-J Day or the day victory was declared in Japan. Includes details and facts about World War II and the war in the Pacific, the surrender, related photos and speeches, battle maps, and more.

Use this site to learn the history of the controversial creation of the atomic bomb in the United States. Sound clips from National Public Radio and a photo gallery help to give you a first hand experience of the making of the atomic bomb.

The events and countries involved in the nuclear arms race are profiled. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart make the topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.

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.

Explore the role of espionage in wartime and investigate Soviet spy activities during the Cold War. Trace the history of the atomic bomb and explore Soviet activities in stealing nuclear secrets during the Manhattan Project.

A special feature on Einstein from the BBC, in Spanish. Follow Einstein's life, including his role in the development of the atomic bomb; learn about the impact and practical applications of his work; or watch a speech he gave in 1950...

History, archival film footage, photographs, pictures, maps, and biographies of people connected to the bombings, and related documents and resources.

This is a collection of photographs showing several parts of Hiroshima after the bombing. Each picture shows the damage done and the destruction around each building still standing.

The official website of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will find the history of the laboratory as well as many of the key figures. There is also an interactive history of the Manhattan Project. Be sure to check out the photo...

Take a walk through this part of American history surrounding World War II. Each section includes cultural history of the time, with links pertaining to art and architecture, books and literature, education, fads and fashion, historic...