Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombing
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
The president,
The United States of America,
1st August 1945
John Weber,
Citizen,
The United States of America
Dear Sir,
RE: WHY BOMBING HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
I am Weber, 40 year old American Citizen. I am writing to put across my opinion on the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Being a loyal American citizen, I am devastated at the situation at hand. We have already lost many innocent lives, and we cannot take it anymore. My opinion is that we take the action of bombing the two towns to see the option of Japan government. I believe that the destruction will cause the government to surrender, hence come to the end of this war (Chun & White, 2013). The action will speed up the results, and it will be a sigh of relieving to all citizens and the government of the United States.
The bombing will also help with the justification of the cost of the Manhattan project (Wainstock, 2010). The reason is that the Japan government will understand the seriousness of the matter once the destruction has occurred. It is also important to make use of the weapons made to test the facts about the potential damage. The testing will no longer be active elsewhere without the war (Wainstock, 2010). Therefore, this is a situation where the United States needs to show the world the extent it can take to bring lasting peace.
Finally but not the least, once we use the bomb, the United States will make a statement to the Soviets. This is an opportunity to join the Soviet Union in ending the war. Considering that the Soviets have already managed to control a vast region in the Eastern Europe, winning their favor will be a strategic consideration (Chun & White, 2013). Mr. President, your attention will be highly appreciated.
Yours Sincerely,
Signed
John Weber
Citizen- United States.
References
Chun, C., & White, J. (2013). Japan 1945: From Operation Downfall in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Oxford: Osprey Publishing Ltd.
Wainstock, D. D. (2010). The Decision to Drop an Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki: August 1945. New York: Enigma Books.