The Great Mistake: The Atomic Bomb

The day was calm and cool. The sun had just risen and the people of the city were ready to face another day of their lives. Suddenly, a colossal explosion swept over the city for miles around killing and destroying everything in its fiery path. Those who were not burned to death endured torturous illnesses and suffered greatly for the rest of their lives. This happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and it could happen again. …

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