Large, comprehensive collection of online documents relating to the bombing and the issues surrounding it.

A large collection of links to information relating to the atomic bombing of Japan, it's aftermath, contemporary opinions regarding the necessity of the bombing, peace sites and other material.

Details of the July 17, 1944 explosion at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine. Some documents and circumstances point to this possibly being the first ever nuclear explosion.

Official American documents and personal accounts on the decision to use atomic armaments on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945 respectively.

Article and quotes which explore the premise that the a-bombings of Japan were probably not necessary to conclude the war. Includes diary excerpts from Truman and Stimson, bibliography, biographies of major figures and links.

This examination of popular news media in the months after the atomic bombing of Japan demonstrates the highly contradictory emotions of American scientists, politicians, and the public toward atomic armaments.

Describes the example of the Dine, a nomadic people in Northern Canada who were made to extract resources for atomic weapons of mass destruction, and went to Japan after the war to apologize for their involvement.

A group of articles from the Seattle Times to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the first nuclear test (code named Trinity).

A collection of material on the development and use of the atomic bomb as well as the effects on society of the existence of the bomb. Includes photos, video clips, atomic tests, accidents and links.

A well-referenced study of the American decision to use the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Text document.