The document discusses life in 1945 prior to and after the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It notes key events like FDR's death, Hitler's suicide, and victories in Europe and against Japan. It describes the Trinity nuclear test on July 16th 1945 and the reactions of those present. It discusses Truman's choices on whether to bomb Japan or continue a blockade. On August 6th the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, killing around 140,000 people. Three days later a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing around 70,000. The short term result was the end of the war, while long term impacts included radiation effects, US occupation of Japan, and increased