Primary sources

"America's Concentration Camps." Japanese American National Museum.

N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2015.
This map showed us where in the united States the Concentration camps, where
the Japanese were located during World War II. We used this map to show where the
Japanese were held, this map can be located on our Japanese Incarceration page of
our website. This map has helped our research by showing the direct locations of the
relocation camps during World War II.
A Nuclear Weapon of the "Fat Man" Type, the Plutonium Implosion Type
Detonated over Nagasaki. 60 Inches in Diameter and 128 Inches Long, the
Weapon Weighed about 10,000 Pounds and Had a Yield Approximating 21,000
Tons of High Explosives. 1945. The National Security Archive, n.p.
This photograph shows a picture of the fat man bomb. The picture showed in
detail what the bomb looked like and how big it was.The Fat man bomb was later used
against the Japanese at Nagasaki and annihilated tons of land. this has helped our
research by giving us a better idea on how America won the War and what they had
used in all mean necessary to win against Japan.
A Nuclear Weapon of the "Little Boy" Type, the Uranium Gun-type Detonated over
Hiroshima. It Is 28 Inches in Diameter and 120 Inches Long. "Little Boy" Weighed
about 9,000 Pounds and Had a Yield Approximating 15,000 Tons of High
Explosives. 1945. The National Security Archive, n.p.
This photograph showed us what the Little Boy looked like. THe photo showed
us in detail in exterior of the bomb and what it was made of and how powerful it was in
the making. This bomb was soon used against the Japanese in Hiroshima in the hopes
of a surrender that soon came after. This has helped our research by giving us an idea
on how the Americans fought back against the Japanese during World War II.
Attacks on Pearl Harbor, World War II. 1941. N.p. This gallery showed us photos
of the Attack on pearl harbor.
We used some of these photos in a slideshow under our Pearl harbor page on
our website. These have helped our research by giving us Pictures to use and are
available to view for our website.
Baggage Check during Japanese Relocation. 1945. The National Archives, n.p.
This photo showed us Japanese- Americans getting their bags checked during the
relocation from their homes. We used this photo to show what the process of relocating was,

and the conditions on how they were put together. The treatment wasn't very good against the
Japanese who lived in the united States. This has helped our research by giving us a
description and visual of what the Japanese had to do and go through while they had been in
America during World War II.

Cable, Secretary of War Henry Stimson to President Truman [re Atomic Bomb]
with Truman's Handwritten Reply. 1945. The National Archives, AGWAR
Washington.
In this letter we found that Henry L. Stimson was writing an urgent letter to the
President about the progress for the Grovers Project. In the letter it explains how the
Grover Project was progressing rapidly and that Henry needed a reply as soon as
possible and could hopefully meet up the next day if the president was available at that
time.
Delgado, Marvin A. Marines during the Push up Mt. Tapotchau during the Battle of
Saipan, 1944. 1944. Order of the Second War, n.p.
This photo displayed a group of marine soldiers stationed in Mt. Tapotchau
during the Battle of Saipan. We used this photo in our slideshow on the World War II
page.
Evacuation Sale during Japanese Relocation. 1942-1945. The National Archives,
n.p.
This photo shows people going into a store for its finally sale due to evacuation of
the Japanese. What we could infer was that the store was possibly run by a Japanese
and had to sell all of their things in their shop before having to leave everything and be
located to a camp. This helped our research by giving us a detailed picture of what was
happening during the war in 1942-1945.
Gen. Eisenhower Giving Orders to Paratroopers Stationed in England, to Board
Their Airplanes, and Fight in the Battle Known as D-day. 1944. The National
Archives, n.p.
This photograph showed us a group of military soldiers listening to their General
talking and or giving a speech during the war. We used this photo as a cover photo for
our World War II page. This has helped our research by giving us a picture to help
understand how the military communicated on the battle ground.
"Henry L. Stimson--FDR 9/26/44." Henry L. Stimson--FDR 9/26/44. Web. 10 Nov.
2014.<http://docs.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/psf/box31/a297j02.html>.
In this letter we found Henry l. Stimson is thanking the President for remembering
his birthday. In this letter we found out that he found a nice letter and some roses under
a tree from the president telling him happy birthday. Henry also mentioned in his letter
that he was going to meet the President immediately after he got back from Germany,

but found out that he had been in Hyde Park. Also that he was happy to say that all
three departments agreed on a form of post-surrender.
Harry S. Truman: "Letter Accepting Resignation of Henry L. Stimson as Secretary
of War.," September 20, 1945. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The
American Presidency Project. http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=12347.
We found a copy of a letter accepting resignation as secretary of war from Harry
S. Truman to Henry Stimson. In the letter Harry is thanking Henry for all he has done for
his country and all he's accomplished. Harry also mentioned how the holocaust could've
possibly been avoided if the government had taken Henry's counsel into consideration.
This helps our research by understanding how much Henry did while he was secretary
of war and what kind of legacy he left for future generations
Hilary. Persons of Japanese Ancestry Arrive at the Santa Anita Assembly Center
from San Pedro. Evacuees Lived at This Center at the Former Santa Anita Race
Track before Being Moved Inland to Relocation Centers. Clem Albers,
Arcadia, CA, April 5, 1942. 1942. The Nation Archives, n.p.
This photo shows us the Japanese- American being moved to another camp
from San Pedro to Santa Anita Assembly Center. The photo shows how the JapaneseAmericans are transported to different camps during World War II. This helps our
research by showing in detail the conditions of the Japanese-Americans had been put
through and how they were relocated from their homes.
Katsuji Debuchi, signing the kellogg briand treaty as Henry L. Stimson watched,
Paris.Personal photograph by author. 1929.
In this photograph we found Henry l. Stimson and Katsuji Debuchi next to each
other signing the Kellogg Briand Treaty. In this photo, Henry watches Debuchi carefully
as he fills out the treaty. This helps our research by showing how the war against the
Japanese was ended.

"Letter from Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson to the Secretary of State

Regarding John G. Winant, Jr., 11/13/1943." Letter from Secretary of War Henry
L.Stimson to the Secretary of State Regarding John G. Winant, Jr., 11/13/1943.
Web. 14 Oct. 2014.
In this letter we found Henry L. Stimson contacting the Secretary of State. In the
letter it explains how the letter was successfully received information through the Red
Cross that Lieutenant Winant was found alive and no longer missing in action. This

helps our research by showing how the reports were with the Secretary of WAr and the
Secretary of State were during the War and how the Responsibility of each one was on
information.
"Little Boy" Being Raised for Loading into the Enola Gay's Bomb Bay. 1945. The
National Security Archive, n.p.
This photograph shows the Little Boy bomb being raised and being loaded into
the plane Enola Gay, that would soon be dropped onto the Japanese in Hiroshima. We
used this photo by displaying it in our website on the Atomic bomb page. We displayed
this picture in a slideshow showing the bombs used against the Japanese and the
demolition that caused. This helps our research by giving us a detailed photo on how
the bomb wa loaded and how it was soon brought to japan and to be dropped.

"Little Boy" Weapon in the Pit Ready for Loading into the Bomb Bay of Enola
Gay. 1945. The National Security Archive, n.p.
We used this photo to show the Little Boy bomb that would be dropped on
Nagasaki as a last resort and effort to get the japanese to surrender during World War
II. This photo displayed a detailed black and white image of the Little Boy atomic
bomb being ready in the pit to be lifted then dropped upon japan. This has helped our
research by providing us with a picture to show the transportation of these dangerous
objects and how the War would soon be ended.
Mushroom Cloud Billowing up 20,000 Feet over Hiroshima on the Morning of
August 6, 1945. 1945. The National Security Archive, n.p.
We used this photo to show what the outcome of the bomb against Hiroshima
looked like after it had hit and blew up. The photo shows the cloud that had formed from
the smoke of the explosive as it billowed into the sky. This has helped our research by
showing us the outcome of the bomb on Hiroshima and how the Americans were closer
to victory during World War II.
Newspaper Headlines of Japanese Relocation. 1942-1945. The National Archives,
n.p.
This photo showed us what the newspapers had looked like and the top headline
during the relocations of the Japanese. This has helped our research by giving us an
idea on how the conditions were back then and how word got around through news.
Photo of a Surviving Soldier from World War II, Steve Weiss. 1944. Abroad in the
Yard, n.p.

This photo was taken of soldier Steve Weiss when he was serving in the U.S
Army during World War II. he was only 19 years old at the time the photo was taken.
We used this photo in our slideshow on our World War II page of our website.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson and Secretary of State James F. Byrnes Arrive at the
Gatow Airport in Berlin for the Potsdam Conference, July 15, 1945. 1945. The Manhattan
Project and Interactive History, n.p.
This photo shows Henry L. Stimson and Secretary of State, James F. Byrnes arriving at
the Gatow airport to attend the Potsdam Conference. We used this photo for our cover page for
our home page. This helps our research by giving us a photograph on what Stimson did while
he was Secretary and his what his jobs were in that position.

SEC. OF WAR HENRY L. STIMSON VISITS NORMANDY, FRANCE. Perf. Henry L.

Stimson and Army. 1944. Black and White Clips of Army Base.
http://research.archives.gov/description/15205
We found a black and white video of Henry Stimson visiting Normandy, France.
In the video clip it shows the basic life of a soldier in that area. This helps our research
by showing us how soldiers lives are and how Stimson would go visit the camps. Also
how the war grounds were during the war.
Steichen, Edward. World War II Photographs by Edward Steichen. 1944-1945.
Design You Trust, n.p.
This collection of photographs shows pictures of planes and blimps flying across
the ocean and dropping bombs onto the Japanese during World War II. We used these
photos in our slideshow on the World War II page of our website.
Stimson, Henry L. "Old Blue: Stimson's Commencement Speech." The World
Crisis Today. Phillips Academy Commencement Exhibition. 14 June 1940.
Speech.
This speech that Henry L. Stimson made explains that the world is in a very dark
era and has pity on the ones facing this act, but also congratulates them on great
opportunity. He talked to the graduates about the laws and justice and principles. this
has helped our research by telling us some of things Stimson did during his time in
office and how he spoke to the people in that time.
Stimson, Henry L. "The Decision to use the Atomic Bomb." Harper's Magazine Feb 01
1947: 97. ProQuest. Web. 20 Oct. 2014 <
http://www.columbia.edu/itc/eacp/japanworks/ps/japan/stimson_harpers.pdf>
On this DBQ we found writing partly from Henry Stimson discussing matters about the
atomic bomb. It also talks about events that led up to the dropping of the bomb. this source
helps us with our research by giving us a better understanding on Henry Stimsons role in the
bomb.

Stimson, Henry L. "The Decision to use the Atomic Bomb." Harper's Magazine
Feb 01 1947: 97. ProQuest. Web. 20 Oct. 2014 <
http://www.columbia.edu/itc/eacp/japanworks/ps/japan/stimson_harpers.pdf>
We found a review for a book written about Henry stimson. It talks about matters
having to deal with the dropping of the bomb on hiroshima. This helped with our
research by letting us see what other people thought about Henry Stinson, and how he
was helpful during the war.
Stimson, Henry L. War Department Washington. 1941. The National Archives,
Washington, The White House
In this letter we found Henry L. Stimson writing to the President. The letter
explains how Stimson talked over with Halifax about the estimate with the British Isles.
The letter also explained how the report on the British Isles was sent and would be
talked over more in Churchill more in depth. Stimson explained that he had sent the
proposed message from the President to Churchill. This helps our research by showing
connections between Stimson and the President in regular reports.
The Enola Gay Returns to Tinian Island after the Strike on Hiroshima. 1945. The
National Security Archives, n.p.
This photo showed us the planes that had carried the bombs to Hiroshima and
then were soon dropped upon as they then returned back to base. Once they had
completed their mission they returned back to America. This has helped our research
by giving us a detailed picture of what went on during the bombing. you can find this
picture on out Hiroshima tab under atomic Bomb.
The Mushroom Cloud over Nagasaki Shortly after the Bombing on August
9. (Photo from U.S. National Archives, RG 77-AEC). 1945. U.S. National Archives,
Nagasaki.
This photograph shows the explosion of the atomic bomb after it hit Nagasaki,
Japan. The photo shows in detail the collision and the shape the explosion took place.
The explosion looked like a mushroom top. This photo helped us with our research by
showing us the effect of the bomb as it hit Nagasaki during World War II.
The USS Oglala Lies Capsized after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor.
1941. Nation Archives, n.p.
This photograph shows the capsized USS Oglala after the attack from the
Japanese on Pearl Harbor. In this photo it shows what was left of Pearl Harbor and
smoke rising in the background from the explosion. This photo helps our research by
showing us the effects on Pearl Harbor and letting us provide a picture for our website
indicating the damage on pearl Harbor.

Yamahata, Yosuke. Nagasaki Demolition after the Bombing. 1945. N.p.

This photo shows the land of what was left of Nagasaki after the "Fat man"
was dropped. nothing was left except rubble and broken homes. We used this photo
as our cover page for our Nagasaki tab in our website.

Yosuke, Yamahata. Nagasaki, August 1, 1945. 1945. The National Security

Archive,, n.p.
This photo provided us with a picture of what was left of Nagasaki, after the
atomic bomb, Little Boy was dropped. We used this photo in our slideshow on the
Nagasaki page of our website.