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IMPORTANT DATES IN US HISTORY

 Bombing of Hiroshima

 The Atomic Bomb was dropped in Hiroshima by the United

States on August 6, 1945.
 In war, the atomic bombs have been used twice both occurrences
by the United States.
 In the two instances, one was by the US against Japan at the end
of WWII, in Hiroshima.
Why the DATE is important

 The dates are very vital and cannot be left out in the discussion of WWII.
 It stands out to be the historical event to have happened regarding the use
of heavy arms against an enemy and targeting even innocent souls.
 The date marks the invention and use of Atomic Bombs for the first time in
the military field.
 After the scientists developed nuclear weapons technology, the Atomic
bombs have been used twice with one being the bombing of Hiroshima.
 The death toll of more than 80,000 people instantly cannot be forgotten
(McKinney, Sagan, & Weiner, 2020).
 Additionally, since the explosion, aftermaths such as the tens of thousands
of deaths resulting from radiation exposure are worth to mention.
 The date captures WWII which is a great historical event to every
historian.
Who were involved
 The Bombing of Hiroshima involved Japan at one front.
 The United States was on the other front for they are the ones
who launched the Bomb.
 The event can also be viewed at a greater perspective to be an
occurrence involving the great powers and military alliances.
 The two opposing military appliances were the Axis and the
Allies.
 Although the effects of the Bomb affected even innocent souls,
the key targets were the Japanese military forces who were at war
against the US.
 The bombing is a large part of the overall coverage of WWII.
WHAT HAPPENED
 On August 6, 1945, an American B-29 bomber dropped the first
Atomic Bomb in the City of Hiroshima in Japan.
 The Bomb referred to as “Little Boy” exploded with about 13
kilotons of force and leveled the city filling the air with a thick
mushroom of smoke (Okuda, 2011).
 The City was inhabited by around 300,00 civilian populations and
contained about 43,000 soldiers since the city was an important
military center.
 The Bomb killed more than 80,000 people which included
unarmed people and a few numbers of Japan military forces.
 The explosion further maimed a large number of people and later
led to the death of tens of thousands of people from the atomic
radiation exposure.
 SIGNIFIGANCE IN U.S HISTORY

 The Bombing of Hiroshima was indispensable to induce Japan to submission.

 It further prevented deaths by making it needless for the US to invade the Japanese
Home Islands.
 The dropping of the Bomb countered the most determined resistance by Japan to
Invade the U.S.
 If it were not for the Bomb, WWII could have continued for longer, the US would
have more serious effects such as loss of lives and higher expenditure on arms.
 The dates are important since they saw the US emerge as a superpower.
 Additionally, the US was credited as the power that led to the end of WWII.
 UNIQUENESS OF THE DATE
 The date stands out to be different from others in History because of its
outstanding effects that greatly enhanced Arms race around the globe.
 It is a mark of a high notch decision in the history of US presidents
since the authorization of Manhattan Project was authorized by
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the decision to drop the Atomic bomb by
President Harry Truman.
 It is through the move that the US achieved the long term submission
of all its enemies.
 The US achieved a leeway for occupation and establishment of new
political institutions as the Allies found them necessary.
 The causalities that resulted from the Bombing of Hiroshima is so huge
and remains fresh in the minds of all US historians.
 The effects of the Atomic Bomb are still felt in Japan up to date thus
making endless memories to the US people following the reports.
Declaration of
Independence
Canvas by John Trumbull.
 The Americans commemorate an
important day in their country on
the Fourth Day of July every year.
 The day denots the birth of the
United States of America as an
independent nation.
 It is the date the Americans set
themselves free from British rule.
Why the DATE is important

 As any other nation does or would do, marking the day that set them
free from colonization and the rule of an intruder is vital.
 It is the day that the13 North American British colonies got separated
from Great Britain was announced (Rissman, 2013).
 The announcement formed the backbone for rebirth and the start of a
new journey for the Americans.
 The Americans were now free to pursue what would later be termed as
the American dream.
 The day was too new and marked too much of what had been
happening in the nation.
 The day was later confirmed to be a national holiday to mark the end of
British rule and the beginning of a new dawn for the American people.
Who were involved

 Declaration of Independence involved mainly the British rule and

the American people.
 Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence draft. The US
Congress made several amendments to the draft, deleting a
condemnation of the British people and African slave trade
denunciation.
 The Continental Congress approved the document on July 4, 1776.
 The approval saw the announcement of 13 North American British
colonies free from Great Britain.
 All these facts confirm why the day is very much paramount in
setting the Americans free from foreigner's rule.
WHAT HAPPENED

 On July 4, 1776, Continental Congress assented to the

Declaration of Independence document and independence was
declared.
 The document asserted that the thirteen North American British
colonies should be separated from Great Britain. This was an
affirmation of the previous provisions by the votes of the
Congress.
 Previously, the 12 colonies of the Congress had stated that the 12
United Colonies are to be rightfully free and Independent States
(Jefferson, 2014).
 The day marks a great national holiday and is celebrated in the
United States.
SIGNIFIGANCE IN U.S
HISTORY
 July 4, 1776, is a great historical day in US history.
 It marks the climax of a long-fought war for freedom in the US.
 It is on this day that the Declaration of Independence document
was adopted.
 Later on, the day turned out to be a great national holiday to
celebrate new dawn for the nation.
 The date acts as a great reminder to the present generation on
struggles, sacrifices, and efforts that were made to see the United
States become what it is today as a nation.
UNIQUENESS OF THE DATE
 July 4, 1776, stands out to be different from any other historical
event due to its historical richness on the new beginning of the
US.
 Were it not for this day, the United States would not have made
the development milestones in the record to date.
 There are other great historical events in US history but they can
be said to a product of this day.
 Most of the historical events such as the rising of the US as a
superpower are due to the Declaration of Independence,
otherwise, American people would be still fidgeting to break free
from British rule.
George Washington First
Presidential Inaugural
Address  On April 30, 1789, oath of office
was taken by George Washington.
 He became the first President of
the United States after the
inaugural speech and oath at the
balcony of the Federal Hall in New
York.
 George from this day is described
as the founder of the United States.
 During the Revolutionary war, He
led the Continental Army to
victory.
Why the DATE is important

 April 30, 1789, is important because it opened the White House which has
had 45 presidents up to date.
 The date can be said to be the beginning of the American Revolution
towards its supremacy.
 The day marked the confirmation of the first successful quadrennial
presidential election in the US.
 Additionally, it is a day that confirmed indeed the US was an independent
nation able to run its affairs.
 It was an opportunity for the functioning of the US constitution which had
been approved in the Constitutional Convention of 1787 (Burns, & Dunn,
2013).
 It is on this day that the tradition of other presidential inaugurations in the
country was set.
Who were involved

 The eventful day involved the American people and it was solely
an American affair.
 It was the inauguration of George Washington as the First United
States President.
 The oath of office was administered and presided over by James
Madison.
 At Federal Hall in New York City, the first inaugural speech on
this day was delivered by George Washington.
 In his speech, he asked for constitutional amendments to satisfy
citizens demanding a Bill of Rights.
WHAT HAPPENED

 George Washington became the first President of the United States after the
inaugural speech and oath at the balcony of the Federal Hall in New York.
 After the inauguration into the office, George gave the first inaugural
address to a Congress in a joint session.
 The joint session was assembled in Federal Hall in the capital city of
America, New York.
 In his speech which he delivered in a deep, low voice that portrayed what
is termed as a manifestation of embarrassment (Halmari, 2011).
 The Presidency of Washington had not sought the office but was requested
by the people to serve.
 The president recommended constitutional amendments. At the end of his
speech, he asked for a divine blessing for the American people.
SIGNIFIGANCE IN U.S
HISTORY
 In the broader context of US history, the date set the precedent
that has been adopted since by every elected president.
 The Bill of Rights was established following the request of the
amendment of the Us Constitution, and its inclusion by George
Washington on this date.
 Being the day when the first president was elected and assented
into office, it marks an important milestone in the US presidency.
 Additionally, it marked the beginning of the American
Revolution and move towards the realization of the American
dream.
UNIQUENESS OF THE DATE
 The activities that took place in this day are unique and critical to
American greatness.
 The day is special in the sense that it is on this day when the US
got the first president.
 The rest of the presidents' achievements are tied to this day.
 Other presidential inaugurations tradition is tied to this day thus it
stands out to be different from any other presidential swearing-in.
 If it were not for this day, then the rest of history such as the
Bombing of Hiroshima, Assassination of Lincoln among other
historical events could not have happened.
 REFERENCES
 Burns, J. M., & Dunn, S. (2013). George Washington: The American Presidents
Series: The 1st President, 1789-1797. Times Books.
 Halmari, H. (2011). Alliteration in inaugural addresses: from George Washington
to Barack Obama. In Alliteration in Culture (pp. 45-61). Palgrave Macmillan,
London.
 Jefferson, T. (2014). The declaration of independence (1776). Spark Publishing.
 McKinney, K. E., Sagan, S. D., & Weiner, A. S. (2020). Why the atomic bombing
of Hiroshima would be illegal today. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 76(4),
157-165.
 Okuda, H. (2011). „Remembering the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki: Collective Memory of Post-War Japan “. Acta Orientalia Vilnensia,
12(1), 11-28.
 Rissman, R. (2013). The Declaration of Independence. ABDO.
 Thankyou.
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