The Enola Gay drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan during World War II.

The Enola Gay drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan during World War II.

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An American bomber, named after the pilot's mother, departs from a Pacific island 1,500 miles from Japan. President Truman believes the bomb will end World War II sooner and save many American lives. Hiroshima, with a population of 350,000, is the target. The explosion results in over 130,000 deaths, yet Japan does not surrender.

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What was the population of Hiroshima at the time of the bombing?

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What was the immediate impact of the explosion in terms of casualties?

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