The document discusses the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that took place at the end of World War II. It provides details about the B-29 bombers that dropped the bombs, the pilots that flew the missions, the bombs themselves ("Little Boy" and "Fat Man"), and the devastating impacts and death tolls in the cities. It also discusses key figures like Robert Oppenheimer and Harry Truman who played major roles in the Manhattan Project and the decision to use atomic weapons against Japan.

1. The Atomic Bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki August 6 th and August 9 th 1945 Austin Jackson 3 rd period Mrs. Crowder

2. B-29 These planes were designed specifically for bombing. This type of plane dropped the atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 12 (usually 10) Crew: 3,250 miles Loaded Range: 125 mph Stalling Speed: 360 mph at 25,000 ft. Maximum Speed: 16 ft. 7 in. Propellers: 29 ft. 7 in. Height: 141 ft. 3 in. Wingspan: 2,200 hp/engine Horsepower:

3. Paul Tibbets Born on February 23,1915 Flew the plane that dropped the bomb over Hiroshima Awarded the purple heart and other awards. Died November 1 st , 2007

5. The Enola Gay The “Enola Gay” was the B-29 bomber that dropped "Little Boy“ which was the first atomic bomb ever used in war. They attacked the city of Hiroshima on Japan on August 6 th, 1945, this was just before the end of World War II. It was named after Enola Gay Tibbets, she was the mother of the pilot named Paul Tibbets. In 1995 the Enola Gay gained national attention when the cockpit and nose section of the aircraft was placed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

8. Little boy was the codename used for the atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima on August 6 th, 1945. The bomb killed over 70,000 thousand people instantly. It was created by “The Manhattan Project.” Little Boy

12. Where it happened. JAPAN

15. Primary source Nagasaki Hiroshima

16. Timeline WWII started 1939 Hiroshima was bombed August 6 th 1945 August 9 th 1945 Nagasaki was bombed 1939-1945 The Manhattan Project

17. The United States still continues to be a dominant world power. America still has a lot of nuclear powers also. Hiroshima and Nagasaki are not in ruins anymore but it is still remembered as the place where America settled the war. September 2 nd, 1945 Japan surrenders to the allied powers September 2 nd 1945 - present