PEARL HARBOR &

HIROSHIMA NAGASAKI
BY ARSH, VEDANT, ILHAAN
PEARL HARBOR.
◦ The attack on Pearl Harbor was a significant event in American
history and played a pivotal role in the United States' entry into
World War II
In the early 1940s, tensions were rising between the United States
and Japan due to Japan's expansionist policies in Asia and the
Pacific. The United States had imposed economic sanctions on
Japan in response to its aggression in China.
WHAT HAPPENED EXACTLY.
◦ On the morning of December 7, 1941, a surprise
military strike was carried out by the Imperial
Japanese Navy against the United States naval base
at Pearl Harbor, located on the island of Oahu in
Hawaii. The Japanese launched a massive assault
involving aircraft, including bombers and torpedo
planes, as well as submarines. Their objective was to
cripple the U.S. Pacific Fleet, which was stationed at
Pearl Harbor. The attack also inflicted a high human
cost, with over 2,400 Americans killed and around
1,200 injured.
THE CONSEQUENCES.
◦ Consequences:
• The attack on Pearl Harbor was a profound shock to the American
people and government. President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously
described it as "a date which will live in infamy" and subsequently
declared war on Japan the following day, December 8, 1941.
• This event marked the United States' official entry into World War
II, joining the Allied forces in the fight against the Axis powers,
which included Japan, Germany, and Italy.
• The attack on Pearl Harbor galvanized American resolve and led to
a massive mobilization of the nation's resources for the war effort.
The United States became a major player in the global conflict.
HIROSHIMA NAGASAKI.
◦ Hiroshima and Nagasaki are two cities in Japan that are widely known for
being the targets of atomic bombings during World War II. These two cities
hold a unique place in history due to their tragic experiences with nuclear
weapons. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki played a role in hastening
the end of World War II but also raised profound moral and ethical questions
about the use of such devastating weaponry. They continue to serve as
reminders of the need to work towards a world without nuclear weapons and to
promote peace and reconciliation.
WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED.
• On August 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb named
"Little Boy" on Hiroshima, Japan, causing widespread
destruction and immediate deaths. It led to an estimated 70,000
casualties.
• On August 9, 1945, another atomic bomb named "Fat Man"
was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, leading to an immediate
death toll of approximately 40,000 to 75,000 people.
◦ These bombings played a role in Japan's surrender, ending
World War II, but raised significant moral and ethical questions
about the use of nuclear weapons. Hiroshima and Nagasaki
have since become symbols of the devastating consequences of
nuclear warfare and are centers for peace and remembrance.
 CONSEQUENCES.
◦ Massive Loss of Life
◦ Devastation
◦ Anti-Nuclear Movement
◦ Diplomatic Relations
◦ Nuclear Arms Race
THANKYOU.
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.