Nagasaki
When was the first nuclear bomb made and by whom?
Nuclear weapons generate their huge explosive power through the splitting—or fission—of certain elements, such as uranium or plutonium.
Are Hiroshima and Nagasaki still radioactive?
U.S. forces dropped nuclear bombs on both cities at the end of WWII, killing up to 210,000 men, women, and children.
How to Survive a Nuclear Bomb
"Biden and Putin have veto power over the continued existence of life on earth and Xi Jinping appears to be trying to join them in this lethal perversity."
'I Survived a Nuclear Bomb. Putin Risks God's Punishment'
"People who speak of nuclear war are always speaking of it from the shadows. They, nor those around them, ever think that they could also be victims."
Debate: Should the U.S. Adopt 'No First Use' Nuclear Policy?
Bestselling author Greg Mitchell debates Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs.
U.S. Must End Nuclear 'First Strike' Policy
No single human being should be able to wield moral culpability for an action that could lead to millions of lives lost.
Learning the Right Lessons From Nagasaki
It has been 75 years since any nation used a nuclear weapon during wartime.
Did the U.S. Need to Drop a Second Atomic Bomb on Japan?
Sunday marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki, which came days before the end of World War Two.
We All Owe Our Lives to Hiroshima Survivors
For 75 years and counting, the courage of the Hibakusha kept the worst and most destructive instincts of world leaders at bay.
The Only Man to See all Atomic Blasts Reflects on Hiroshima Destruction
"All those people that were going to be killed? I was praying for them," Lawrence Johnston said at the time.
Will a Nuclear Weapon Ever Be Fired Again?
75 years ago, the world's first nuclear bomb was dropped. How did it change the nature of conflict, how do we now view the use of nuclear weapons and what will determine their use in the future?
Did Truman Ever Regret His Hiroshima Decision?
On one occasion, asked how long it took him to decide to use the new device, he simply snapped his fingers.
75 Years After Hiroshima, Here's Where World Stands With Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. became the first, and to this day only, nation in the world to use a nuclear weapon against a foreign adversary on August 6, 1945.
How Many People Died in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
It has been 75 years since the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities, killing thousands of people.
The Devastation of Nagasaki and the Luck of Kokura
The atomic bomb was meant for Kokura, not Nagasaki.
Remember Hiroshima, Think Nuclear Disarmament
Atomic bombs, which devastated two Japanese cities, pale in comparison to the power of nuclear weapons today.
Hiroshima: Survivors Remember the Devastation
Now more than ever, they fear the threat of nuclear war.
The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The bombs that exploded in the air above the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the first and last use of atomic weapons in human history.
Manhattan Project Was a War Crime, Says Japanese Group
The atomic bombs killed hundreds of thousands of people and ended World War II.
Pushing Back Against Iran: Is It Time for Regime Change
Do the threats from the Islamic State justify taking the risks and paying the costs to change it?
Trump Must Hold Iran to Account Through the Nuke Deal
He must decide whether to continue certifying the deal and waiving sanctions against Tehran.
Cost of Cleaning Up Our Nuke Weapons Waste Is Soaring
The current estimated price tag is $1.74 trillion over three decades.
A-Bomb Survivor Wants Nuke Ban Amid Trump-Kim Dispute
Tokuko Kimura was 10 years old when she became victim to the second of the only two nuclear attacks in history and 72 years later she's fighting to ensure it never happens again.
75,000 People Have Disappeared Under Syrian Regime
Amnesty International has launched a campaign to highlight abductions in Syria.
Japan's Peace Bell Rings As Trump Threatens Nukes
The mayor of Nagasaki urged world leaders to end their dangerous rhetoric.
North Korea Slams Japan for Helping U.S. Despite Past
Despite the U.S.'s deadly atomic bomb attacks on Japan during World War II, the two countries mostly see eye to eye on North Korea.
Hiroshima Day: Can the World Ban Nuclear Weapons?
The U.S. said it will refuse to sign the U.N.-sanctioned Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
How to Survive a Nuclear War
The threat from nuclear weapons is increasing. We are woefully ill-prepared for the aftermath.
Photos: Japan Commemorates 70 Years Since Hiroshima
Tens of thousands died instantly when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945.
After Hiroshima, Trumpeting the 'Wonder Weapon'
A 'Newsweek' article, published August 13, 1945, offers insight into the immediate American reaction to the bombing of Hiroshima.