Atomic+Bomb

__**Lesson Plans:**__

 * [|Atomic Bomb Webquest]

__**Resources:**__

 * [|Information and links to numerous primary sources on the bomb].


 * Text, summaries, etc, of the documents leading to the decision to drop the Atomic Bomb:
 * Stimson's Memorandum to the President - April 25, 1945
 * Palmer Article in the Los Angeles Times - May 17, 1945
 * New Republic Editorial - May 28, 1945
 * Yank Article - June 8, 1945
 * Franck Report - June 11, 1945
 * White House Meeting Minutes - June 18, 1945
 * Bard Memorandum - June 17, 1945
 * Stimson Memorandum - July 2, 1945
 * MET Lab Petition - July 17, 1945
 * Leaflets dropped over Japan - August 6, 1945
 * Memorandum for General Arnold - July 24, 1945
 * Imperial Navy Order 37 - January 20, 1945
 * Imperial Army Order 1299 - April 8, 1945
 * Telegram from Russell to Truman - August 7, 1945