1945 Trinity atomic bomb test; destruction in Hiroshima after World War II bombing by US in 1945

On August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, effectively ending the Pacific conflict. The devastation was immense, and while the tragedies of war were soon forgotten by many, the impact on Hiroshima stirred American sympathy and regret.

What event occurred on August 6, 1945, and what was its significance?

Describe the location where the atomic bomb was dropped.

What was the impact of the atomic bomb on the conflict in the Pacific?

How did the world react to the tragedies of war following the bombing?

What feelings did the devastation in Hiroshima evoke in the American people?